Meet the Founder

Dr. Andrea Monteverdi is the founder of VIRELLA Collective, an integrative wellness consulting practice designed to help individuals create more intentional, aligned, and sustainable ways of living.

Education & Background

Dr. Andrea holds a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a background in psychology. She is also completing a certificate in Lifestyle and Wellness Coaching through Harvard Medical School.

Her work is grounded in a deeply informed understanding of human behavior, emotional patterns, relationships, and personal growth.

Philosophy & Approach

Her approach blends psychological insight with practical wellness and behavioral strategies, creating a model that is both reflective and action-oriented.

Her work is grounded in the belief that mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing are deeply interconnected. Rather than viewing wellness through fragmented or isolated lenses, Dr. Andrea focuses on how these systems influence one another and shape the way individuals experience themselves, their relationships, their work, and the world around them.

Narrative, Identity & Human Behavior

Much of Dr. Andrea’s approach is influenced by attachment theory, narrative theory, and the understanding that the relationship individuals have with themselves directly impacts the narratives they carry, the beliefs they reinforce, and their ability to create meaningful and sustainable change.

These internal narratives influence emotional resilience, consistency, relationships, confidence, and daily behavior.

Physical Wellness & Personal Experience

In addition to her academic background, Dr. Andrea brings years of firsthand experience in physical wellness, strength training, nutrition, and long-term lifestyle change.

Since beginning her strength training journey in 2011, she has developed a strong appreciation for the role physical vitality plays in emotional wellbeing, self-trust, confidence, and overall quality of life.

Her personal experiences navigating hormone and health challenges further reinforced her belief that sustainable transformation requires an integrated and deeply personalized approach.

Working Together

Dr. Andrea’s approach is warm, direct, and intentional. She works especially well with high-achieving individuals who are motivated and insightful, yet struggle with consistency, perfectionism, implementation, identity shifts, or feeling disconnected from themselves despite functioning well externally.

Clients often leave sessions feeling clearer, more grounded, and more capable of creating meaningful change in their lives.

Integrative by Design

At the core of VIRELLA is the belief that lasting wellbeing is created through integration, self-awareness, intentional action, and the ability to build a more aligned relationship with oneself over time.