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I am a certified Naikan Morita Therapy facilitator, educator, instructor, and coach through the ToDo Institute.

I have worked with dozens of people over the last decade, and I am always available for private coaching:

  • Meditation and mindfulness

  • Niakan japanese psychology gratitude work

  • Energetic clearing intuitive work

  • Raising energetic and emotional clearing work with sounds and vibration

What is Naikan?


Naikan therapy is a structured self-reflection and introspection technique that originated in Japan in the 20th century.

It was developed by Ishin Yoshimoto, a Japanese Buddhist, as a method for personal growth, self-awareness, and fostering a sense of gratitude and mindfulness.

Naikan, which means “looking inward” or “introspection” in Japanese, is often used as a therapeutic tool in psychology and counseling.

The key principles of Naikan therapy include:

  1. Self-reflection: Naikan encourages individuals to reflect on their lives, actions, and relationships. This reflection typically involves reviewing one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a structured and systematic way.

  2. Gratitude: Naikan places a strong emphasis on recognizing and appreciating the things we often take for granted, such as the support and kindness of others, our daily necessities, and the efforts made by people in our lives.

  3. Three Questions: Naikan therapy typically involves asking oneself three fundamental questions:

  4. a. What have I received from others? (related to the support and care received from others)

  5. b. What have I given to others? (related to one’s own actions and contributions)

  6. c. What troubles and difficulties have I caused to others? (related to the times when one’s

    actions may have negatively impacted others)

  7. Balance and self-awareness: Naikan helps individuals gain a more balanced and realistic view of themselves and their relationships by acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects of their interactions with others.

  8. Mindfulness: Practicing Naikan encourages mindfulness by focusing on the present moment and fostering a deeper understanding of one’s thoughts and emotions.

🌿 What Is Morita Therapy?


Morita Therapy is a Japanese approach to well-being that teaches us to stop fighting our feelings and start living from purpose. Rather than trying to fix or eliminate emotions like anxiety, fear, or sadness, Morita invites us to allow them—like weather passing through—and to return our focus to what truly matters.

Developed by psychiatrist Shoma Morita, this method blends mindfulness, acceptance, and disciplined action. It reminds us: we don’t need to feel “ready” to take the next step. We can act with our discomfort, not after it’s gone.

At its heart, Morita Therapy is a gentle, powerful practice of observing what is, accepting what we feel, and choosing to live in alignment with our deeper values—not our passing moods.

  • Accept feelings without resistance
    Don’t try to fix, suppress, or avoid emotions. Let them be—even uncomfortable ones like anxiety or sadness.

  • Focus on behavior, not emotions
    Actions—not moods—are what matter most. You can act with purpose even while feeling uncertain or distressed.

  • Live according to purpose, not comfort
    The goal isn’t to feel good, but to live well. Value-driven action takes precedence over emotional control.

  • Feelings change naturally like the weather
    Emotions arise and pass on their own. Trust that they’re temporary and not always meaningful or accurate.

  • Observe, accept, act


    A three-step attitude:

    1. Observe what you’re feeling.

    2. Accept its presence without judgment.

    3. Act in alignment with your values or responsibilities.