Zona Petrelli, LCSW

Zona Petrelli is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 11 years of professional experience who brings a compassionate, respectful approach to helping people manage mood and life transitions. She also practices clinical social work in gerontology and provides teletherapy services in Nevada and Florida, supporting older adults and their caregivers as they navigate aging, loss, and end-of-life concerns.

Her experience spans a range of mental health concerns, including depression and bipolar disorder, as well as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and struggles with motivation and confidence. Zona emphasizes individualized care, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs, circumstances, and goals. She approaches clients with sensitivity and empathy and aims to empower them to make meaningful changes.

Seeking therapy takes courage, and Zona frames the process as a partnership. She works collaboratively to identify practical strategies and supports that build resilience, improve mood, and address relationship and caregiving challenges. Her practice focuses on helping clients find clearer direction and greater well-being through thoughtful, evidence-informed care.

Evidence-based approaches for remote mental health care

Zona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional processing. One approach centers on building coping and problem-solving skills to manage stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms. This helps clients develop concrete tools for day-to-day challenges and improves overall functioning.

Another commonly used focus is grief and loss work, which supports individuals through mourning, adjustment, and rebuilding meaning after bereavement or life transitions. This work combines validation of emotions with structured strategies to move forward while honoring what has been lost.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Zona collaborates with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions based on what is helpful and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Zona is offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy lives. Remote sessions make it easier to access support from home or work and allow ongoing contact when in-person visits are impractical, while maintaining the therapeutic focus and continuity of care.