Meet your teacher
My name is Elizabeth, I am the founder of Inspired Encounters. I am also a Licensed marriage and family therapist, Adjunct Psychology Instructor and Certified mindfulness teacher based in Los Angeles. If I am honest, for a long time I could not envision myself as a "meditation teacher." I am Type-A personality, that still battles the inner critic and overwhelm as a mom of three.
I used to think that meditators had all the answers to life and stayed as cool as a cucumber in most tricky situations, a superhuman of sorts. Although, this may be true for some, I still get stressed, sometimes lose my cool and generally live my life like everyone else. However, since I have started meditating, I notice an inner voice that offers me the ability to think through my choices more deeply. This inner voice also offers me compassion when I have made mistakes. It reminds me I don't have to be perfect just present.
When I am in the present moment, I can make more thoughtful decisions, focus on the things that matter to me, keep my cool in stressful situations, be more open when things don't go to plan (I hate when things don't go to plan) and generally be kinder to others.
Your problems are unlikely to disappear, but can we meet ourselves with more presence, openness, compassion and resilience in the face of challenges.
If you are like me, looking for a space when you can be yourself but just little kinder, a little less stressed and much wiser, this is the place for you. I am glad we found each other.
-Elizabeth
Why
The world can feel so heavy at times. Uncertainty about what the future may bring, political tensions coupled with doom scrolling doesn’t help. Unfortunately, our digital connectedness with all its advantages has also come with serious costs to our mental wellness and everyone is impacted.
Mission
Every person has the potential to lead a resilient, inspired life. Our mission is to provide accessible mindfulness and emotional intelligence tools that empower the next generation to positively impact the world. I truly believe when an individual is well this wellness spreads to communities at large.
We transform minds one encounter at a time.
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Begin Your Journey
I would be honored to guide you toward a place of greater presence and ease. Please use the form below to request a coaching session or reserve your spot in an upcoming mindfulness class. Once we coordinate a time that works for you, I will share a secure online payment link to finalize our meeting. I am also available for speaking engagements and custom workshops. I look forward to connecting with you soon. Warmly, Elizabeth
hello@inspiredencounter.com
Serving Los Angeles and virtual communities
Meditation teaches me over and over again, that I don't have to be perfect I just have to be present.
— Inspired Encounter