Niralli D’Costa

Niralli D’Costa is an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University’s School of Graduate Psychology, specializing in Spiritual and Depth Psychology. She is a licensed psychotherapist (MFT #54007), certified eco-therapist, and integrative energy healing practitioner. Her work bridges social justice, embodied spiritual practices, and ecological healing, with teaching experience at institutions like UC Berkeley and John F. Kennedy University.

• MA in Somatic Psychology, John F. Kennedy University
• BA in Cultural Studies, University of California Los Angeles

Her research focuses on somatic psychology, eco-therapy, and trauma healing. She founded the Oakland Holistic Psychotherapy Center in 2013 and advocates for ritual-based, immersive eco-therapeutic experiences. Her publications and panels (e.g., 2020 contributions to Embodied Resilience Through Yoga) highlight her expertise in trauma and resilience. She currently practices online in Southern California, integrating ecological restoration into therapeutic group work.