Dr. Lorene Petta, Psy.D., QEEG-DL, BCN, BCB, BCB-HRV, CMPC

Dr. Lorene Petta is the founder and clinical director of the Arizona Center for Neurofeedback.

Work with Elite Special Operations Communities

For over a decade, Dr. Petta worked extensively with elite Special Forces and Special Tactics communities at Fort Bragg, North Carolina supporting some of the most highly trained individuals operating under extreme cognitive, emotional, and physiological demands. Her work focused on optimizing brain performance, improving stress resilience, accelerating recovery, and restoring nervous system balance in high-stakes environments where precision and reliability are non-negotiable. This experience sharpened Dr. Petta’s ability to assess complex brain patterns, individualize interventions, and deliver results for individuals who must perform at their best—skills she now brings to every person she serves at the Arizona Center for Neurofeedback.

Certifications & Education

(Credentials listed reflect Dr. Petta’s clinical focus and advanced specialization in applied neuroscience.)

Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology

Licensed Psychologist (Arizona & North Carolina)

Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCN), Biofeedback (BCB), Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback (BCB-HRV) and Performance/Sport Psychology (CMPC)

Advanced training in QEEG Brain Mapping (QEEG-DL)

Extensive post-doctoral training in trauma-informed and brain-based care

Clinical Focus at Arizona Center for Neurofeedback

Dr. Petta specializes in data-driven, brain-based assessment and treatment, using QEEG brain mapping to identify the root causes of cognitive, emotional, and performance challenges—rather than simply managing symptoms.

Her work bridges clinical psychology and applied neuroscience, allowing treatment plans to be personalized, measurable, and outcome-focused.

Why Dr. Petta Chose This Work

“I’ve seen too many people blamed, labeled, or medicated without anyone truly asking, ‘What is the brain doing—and why?’ When you understand how the brain is functioning, everything changes. My passion is helping people move from confusion and frustration to clarity, confidence, and hope.”

Dr. Petta entered this field to give individuals and families answers—and options—when conventional paths weren’t enough.

Patient-Centered Approach

Dr. Petta is known for her calm, collaborative, and empowering style. She believes individuals do best when they feel understood, informed, and involved in their care.

Dr. Petta’s approach is:

Data-guided, yet deeply human & compassionate

Brain-based, not blame- or label-based

Personalized, not one-size-fits-all

Individuals often say they feel seen and heard for the first time—and finally understand why they’ve been struggling without relief.

Conditions Commonly Treated

Anxiety & chronic stress

ADHD & Executive Functioning Challenges

Autism & those on the Spectrum

Sleep disorders & insomnia

Depression & mood instability

Trauma, grief, and nervous system dysregulation

Concussions & traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Peak performance challenges (athletes, professionals, students)

Fun Fact!

Dr. Petta is endlessly curious about the brain—and still gets excited every time a brain map reveals a breakthrough insight.

She is passionately committed to her clients’ success, and will “move mountains” to ensure their results. Her famous saying with clients who have been struggling for so long without relief is, “I realize you may not feel hopeful right now, so lean on my belief and knowing of what’s possible for you until you experience the life-changing results we have seen in so many others like you!”

Dozens of 5-Star testimonials have contributed to her confidence in getting clients the results they came for!

Personal Interest

Outside the Center, Dr. Petta values time spent learning, mentoring clinicians, and helping people unlock their potential—both inside and outside the therapy room.

Dr. Petta loves working out, hiking, cycling and spending time implementing the self care and recovery strategies she teaches others. Personally, she is dedicated to lifelong personal growth and development. As a former competitive bodybuilder for over a decade, she is driven to personal excellence on every level!