Owner of Honu Psychotherapy Practice

Brianda DeCastro

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA #131679)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (AZ # 16323)

In our sessions, you’ll find a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you are invited to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with your body and soul. Sometimes, I may gently invite you to notice what’s happening inside—not to interrupt your story, but to help you build the inner attunement that leads to lasting change.

Drawing from depth psychology, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR, I help clients move beyond symptom management into profound self-discovery and transformation. We will explore how past experiences live within you today—and how you can meet those experiences with compassion, not fear.

You are the expert of your life. My role is to walk beside you, offering reflection, insight, and unwavering support as you create a life rooted in authenticity, meaning, and connection.

Originally from Brazil, my lifelong passion for understanding the human soul led me to study psychology both in Brazil and the United States. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where my focus was on Depth Psychology. I have had the privilege of working with individuals from many walks of life, including military families, first responders, and survivors of trauma.

My work is not about perfection—it’s about cultivating resilience, deepening self-awareness, and living with greater freedom and authenticity. I am honored to walk with you as you explore, heal, and reconnect with your truest self.