Clinical Psychology Services Scottsdale, AZ

Manage and overcome mental health and emotional challenges to enhance your well-being

What is Clinical Psychology?

Clinical psychology focuses on assessing, diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health issues and emotional disorders in individuals. Here at Arizona Center for Neurofeedback, our team of trained professionals work in various settings, including private practices, hospitals, clinics, and mental health organizations.

Our goal is to help people manage and overcome psychological challenges to enhance their overall well-being. Dr. Petta started her career as a clinical psychologist, and continues to offer services to individuals of all ages. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults.

What Makes a Client a Good Fit?

Clients who tend to get the most out of working with our team are those who are motivated to seek meaningful change and are willing to actively participate in the treatment process. This doesn’t mean you need to have everything figured out, it simply means you’re open, curious, and committed to improving your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Our work is most effective when therapy is viewed as a collaborative partnership. Rather than a passive experience, treatment involves shared goal-setting, honest communication, and a willingness to apply insights and tools both in and outside of sessions. Progress often comes from small, consistent steps taken over time, and we support you through each phase of that process.

At our center, we thrive on helping clients achieve clarity, resilience, and lasting change. Under the guidance of Dr. Lorene Petta, we work closely with each client to understand their unique challenges, align treatment with personal goals, and create a plan that supports sustainable growth. When therapist and client work together with intention and trust, therapy becomes a powerful vehicle for transformation.

Our Team at Arizona Center for Neurofeedback

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

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Psychologist (AZ & NC)
QEEG Diplomate-Licensed (Brain Mapping)
Board Certified Neurofeedback
Board Certified Biofeedback
Board Certified Biofeedback- Heart Rate Variability
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (Sport Psychologist)

Dr. Lorene Petta brings more than three decades of progressive clinical, leadership, and performance-focused experience to her work as a Clinical Psychologist and Neurofeedback Provider. As the founder and Clinical Director of the Arizona Center for Neurofeedback, she integrates psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and Peak Performance training to serve children, adults, couples, and families. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of presenting concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, insomnia, trauma, PTSD, post-concussive syndrome, traumatic brain injury, cognitive decline, and performance optimization. Dr. Petta’s work is grounded in data-driven assessment, including QEEG brain mapping, and emphasizes individualized, evidence-based treatment plans designed to support long-term neurological and functional change.

Dr. Petta’s background includes extensive service with elite military populations, where she spent over a decade working in high-demand, high-risk operational environments. While contracted through Booz Allen Hamilton at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, she provided psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and mental skills training to Air Force Special Operations Command units and senior military leaders, maintaining Top Secret clearance.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Petta served as a Senior Performance Enhancement Specialist within the Army’s Special Operations community, developing and implementing resilience, stress regulation, and mental performance programs for Special Forces, wounded warriors, and their families.

Her professional history also includes leadership roles within juvenile corrections, outpatient civilian clinics, Veterans disability assessment programs, and multiple federally supported research initiatives through the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. This breadth of experience informs Dr. Petta’s highly integrated clinical approach—one that blends scientific rigor, operational precision, and deep respect for the human capacity to heal, adapt, and perform at a higher level.

More About Dr. Petta

Justine Jagga: PhD Candidate, M.A., M.S., CMPC

Justine Jagga is a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University in an APA-accredited program, with advanced training in psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and sport and performance psychology. She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling, a Master of Arts in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant® (CMPC). Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice and cultural responsiveness, with a strong appreciation for the intersection of mental health, identity, performance, and relationships.

Justine has provided psychotherapy across university counseling centers, community trauma services, and private practice settings. She works with adolescents, college students, and adults presenting with concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, identity-related stress, insomnia, and performance-related difficulties. Her integrative approach draws from cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, relational-cultural, existential, and person-centered frameworks, allowing treatment to be tailored to each client’s goals. She has experience conducting comprehensive assessments, risk evaluations, and safety planning, including work with high-risk clients in both outpatient and crisis-response contexts.

At the Arizona Center for Neurofeedback, Justine serves as a Clinical and Sport Psychology Counselor, integrating psychotherapy with biofeedback and neurofeedback interventions. She works with clients across the lifespan and provides peak performance coaching to athletes and high-performing individuals, with an emphasis on improving focus, emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and recovery from stress and burnout. She has particular experience supporting athletes navigating pressure, injury, and the long-term psychological impact of coaching relationships.

In addition to her clinical work, Justine is actively engaged in research and teaching focused on trauma in sport, coach–athlete relationships, and athlete well-being. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in counseling and sport psychology, has published in peer-reviewed journals, and mentors emerging clinicians and consultants. Across her clinical, performance, and academic roles, Justine is committed to ethical, trauma-informed, and strengths-based care that supports healing, growth, and sustainable performance.

More About Justine

Hear from Our Clients

    
 
 
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   Staci Hardenbrook 
 170 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After  a very difficult period in my life, I found falling asleep nearly impossible, regulating my emotions a challenge and rumination constant. I knew that I needed something other than traditional talk therapy to help with these symptoms. I decided to give Neurotherapy, with Dr. Petta, a chance. Brain mapping showed which areas of my brain were over activated, contributing to my symptoms. By my  10’th Neurofeedback session, I was sleeping better than I had in decades. Soon I realized small annoyances were not bothering me so much and the constant rumination had greatly dissipated. Once regulated, I felt ready to talk. Dr. Petta has proven to be a wise and trustworthy counselor. Adding Biofeedback has helped me tackle a life long phobia with blood.  I am could not be happier with the results. This is the best investment I have ever made on myself, worth every penny ! I cannot thank Dr. Petta and her incredible team enough.
  
 
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   Jamie Rae 
 171 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Please believe the sincerity of this review—Dr. Petta is truly a life changer. Over the past 20 years, I’ve seen several therapists, but she has made the biggest impact by far. Through working with her, I discovered my worth (as a middle-aged woman), let go of debilitating negative thought patterns, and learned how to cultivate authenticity and mutual fulfillment in my relationships. The positive changes have been so significant that the people around me have benefited as well. She approaches every problem with empathy and a thoughtful, highly educated action plan that truly works. In every session I felt heard, understood, and supported. She is incredibly intelligent, non-judgmental, and deeply caring. I will forever be grateful for the impact she has had on my life and cannot recommend her highly enough.
  
 
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   Joyce 
 199 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Neurofeedback therapy with Dr. Petta has been making a tremendous improvement in my sleep quality and my quality of life! Dr. Petta is a kind and compassionate provider and her presence is very therapeutic as well. Update on 02/10/2023: Over the course of consistent neurofeedback sessions with Dr. Petta, I have been able reduce my sleep medication dosage significantly while sleeping much longer with better quality, which has improved my health drastically and allowed me to return to work full-time. I highly recommend neurofeedback with Dr. Petta! It has truly given me a new lease on life. Update on 02/24/2026: I have been working with Dr. Petta since 2021 and am extremely grateful for her insight and care. I was experiencing severe dizziness caused by undiagnosed PSVT, which led to repeated falls and ultimately a concussion. She recognized that the dizziness might have a cardiac cause and referred me to a cardiologist. That referral led to the diagnosis of PSVT, a successful ablation procedure, and the additional identification of atrial tachycardia. Her clinical judgment and referral played a critical role in protecting my health. I feel like a brand new person! Highly recommend working with Dr. Petta and her team.
  
 
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   Ellen Bridgewater 
 312 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I came to Dr Petta for help with trauma and PTSD. My son committed suicide February 2023. I had been seeing a a grief counselor for 2 years but I felt  that she took me as far as I could go with her tools and communication.  I needed more help. I wanted to be able to function again in a positive manner. My problems with anxiety and fear had taken over my life. Dr Petta and her staff understood my challenges and utilizing the neurofeedback and bio feedback,  I finally found relief!  I was able to put my life back together and look forward to a more positive future. I am beyond thankful for this treatment and their guidance. Her and her entire staff were always there for me (and still are) and helped fix my broken heart and helped my brain function in a positive manner.   I have become my self again, which I was convinced would never happen. I  utilize the tools that they taught me on a daily basis and have found joy again!    My heart will always miss my son, but I have now finally accepted his passing and I have found a future again. I highly recommend this treatment for anyone who has experienced any type of trauma, PTSD and/or anxiety. It has been a game changer for me and my family.  I will be forever grateful to Dr Petta and her staff!
  
 
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   Mercedes 
 457 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Dr. Petta and her team has been one of the most transformative steps I’ve taken for my health and mindset. The combination of neurofeedback training and counseling has brought me a level of mental clarity, calm, and a deeper sense of direction I hadn’t reached through years of exploring other self-improvement methods. It’s helped me move away from habits that weren’t serving my well-being, strengthen my confidence, and create a more consistent state of calm in daily life. Most importantly, it’s given me internal tools I can carry with me anywhere. I’m deeply grateful for the skill, insight, and care Dr. Petta brings to each session.
  
 
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   Sang Hee Maver 
 633 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We started Neurofeedback therapy with our son a few months ago and we have been amazed at the results. He was having trouble with anxiety, sleep, and struggling in school. We have seen improvements in all 3 areas in a short amount of time. Teachers and family members have also commented on the change they see in our son. Michael and Dr. Petta are attentive and caring, thank you both!
  
 
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   Marguerita Venegas 
 665 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have a client that was in 2 bad car accidents that ended up having brain damage. I referred her to Arizona Center for Neurofeedback. And the results were amazing, her speech and mobility drastically improved.
  
 
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   Deana Draper 
 887 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Dr. Petta was a life saver for our granddaughter. I called her needing help and she jumped into action. Our granddaughter was struggling with meltdowns and outbursts at daycare/school and home. Dr. Petta worked out a treatment plan and she is 180 degree change. I never heard of Neurofeedback before but it works. My husband even goes to her to manage his Anxiety and PTSD. Would highly recommend her.
  
 
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   Tony Steech 
 946 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had a great experience and results working with Dr. Petta and Michael. Since starting the neurofeedback, my profound insomnia has resolved and I have been sleeping deeply, through the night and extremely restful.  I find my ability to “respond” instead of react to external stimuli has really improved and thus has made a difference in my overall well being as an employee, co worker and family member much better.  The sessions themselves are very relaxing and I enjoy talking with Dr. Petta and Michael as a bonus! I can’t recommend enough.  Thank you
  
 
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   Ashley Davila 
 996 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It has been a relatively short time under the care of Dr. Petta. I have had four sessions, and within the first 2, I noticed a difference in my life and mind. There was some hesitance when it came to seeking help; nonetheless, I feel that Dr. Petta's expertise has been life-changing. Their guidance and support have enhanced my performance at work and school and transformed how I approach challenges. I highly recommend Dr. Petta to anyone seeking exceptional support in achieving their goals. As for me, I wanted to become the best version of myself, but I did not have a map or clue on how to get there. Through smart goals, I have set better boundaries with my loved ones and built healthy habits for school, work, and home. I have struggled for years, but I feel more free and in control of my life with Dr. Petta.