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Lovejoy Counseling Services

Lark L. Lovejoy is a licensed professional counselor who offers compassionate individual, couple, fa Welcome to Lovejoy Counseling Services! Lovejoy, MS, LPC

I provide counseling for adults, couples, and groups, and I would love to support you in your journey of self-discovery. Counseling has been a huge support to me in my life, and it is with great joy that I offer support to you today! We all face difficult times in which we experience challenging emotions, we have to make tough life decisions, and we have obstacles in our relationships. Counseling can provide a safe container to explore your issues with compassion and insight and gain understanding. Tools are also available to widen your horizons and give you new ways to navigate your path. I believe in the self-actualizing principle that each person is moving toward their highest potential. As one brings awareness to and integrates parts of the self, an alignment with meaningful purpose can be uncovered. If you would like to find out more and would like a free phone consultation, just give me a call at 541-708-2024. You can also email me at lark@lovejoycounseling.com and feel free to visit our website www.lovejoycounseling.com
The journey of healing is a courageous endeavor. Your willingness to meet your self can open a world of possibilities.

02/20/2026

‘Never go to bed angry’ isn’t always the best advice. In this video, Dr. Julie Gottman shares why it can actually be healthy to hit pause, cool down, and come back to hard conversations later so you can resolve conflict more calmly and protect your relationship. She also offers a simple bedtime strategy: write your feelings in a journal, then use ‘when I heard… I felt…’ language the next day to clear the air without criticism. Look for additional resources on https://lovejoycounseling.com/

"Never go to bed angry" is common advice, but Dr. Julie Gottman explains why this might not always be the best approach. Discover how taking time to cool off...

01/18/2026

If you had 24 hours to strengthen your relationship, what would you do? In this video, Dr. Julie Gottman shares practical, research-based ways to deepen connection through small, intentional shifts in how you notice, speak to, and care for your partner. If you’re looking for additional relationship tools and resources, head over to https://lovejoycounseling.com/

In this video, Dr. Julie Gottman shares five simple and effective ways to strengthen your relationship in just 24 hours. Whether you're dealing with conflict...

12/28/2025

The holidays are marketed as “the happiest time of year,” but this conversation unpacks why they often feel heavy, stressful, and disconnected instead. Drs. John and Julie Gottman talk about how perfectionism, financial pressure, screens, and unspoken tensions quietly drain joy from gatherings. They invite viewers to let go of performance, put the phones away, and focus on simple moments of presence, humor, and genuine warmth to bring real connection back to the season. For more resources and information like this, head over to https://lovejoycounseling.com/

Everyone says the holidays are *“the happiest time of year”* — but for many couples and families, they’re filled with stress, disappointment, and emotional d...

11/24/2025

Dr. John Gottman reveals that conflict in relationships isn’t about winning or persuading, but about achieving mutual understanding. He compares conflict to a whetstone that can sharpen emotional connection, making couples closer when handled with curiosity and empathy. By asking questions to understand your partner’s beliefs, values, and dreams, you create deeper intimacy and make solutions easier to find. Embrace conflict as an opportunity for growth and stronger love. For more resources, head over to https://lovejoycounseling.com/

In this powerful video, Dr. John Gottman, world-renowned relationship expert, reveals the surprising truth about conflict in relationships. Rather than seein...

10/19/2025

Dr. Julie Gottman shares powerful insights on how couples can heal after infidelity. She explains that recovery is possible through therapy, honest and transparent communication, and rebuilding trust in three phases: atonement, attunement, and attachment. With time, patience, and commitment, many couples can create an even stronger relationship than before. Find more resources and information at https://lovejoycounseling.com/

In this eye-opening video, Dr. Julie Gottman, co-founder of The Gottman Institute, delves into the complex issue of cheating in relationships. Drawing from d...

09/20/2025

Every marriage faces challenges behind closed doors, no matter how perfect it may look from the outside. Dr. Julie Gottman reveals that real relationship success comes not from avoiding conflict, but from learning to manage it with honesty, kindness, and self-awareness. Even strong couples must work continuously to replace criticism with compassion and understanding. For more related information and resources, go to https://lovejoycounseling.com/

No marriage is perfect, no matter how it appears from the outside. In this insightful video, Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, co-founder of The Gottman Institute ...

08/19/2025

From The Gottman Institute’s podcast, Small Things Often, this video highlights that even five minutes is enough to meaningfully connect with your partner through small gestures like affection or sharing appreciation. Regular, brief check-ins can greatly strengthen relationships, even during busy days. For more information and resources like this, head over to https://lovejoycounseling.com/

Jumpstart Your Relationship:https://info.gottman.com/small-things-often-podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=STOGot 5 minutes? That could...

07/20/2025

This episode of Small Things Often, the podcast from The Gottman Institute, highlights the importance of noticing and appreciating your partner’s positive actions, no matter how small. By intentionally “catching your partner doing something right,” you build trust and reinforce emotional safety. Small moments of recognition can lead to stronger, more connected relationships over time. Find more information and resources at https://lovejoycounseling.com/

Jumpstart Your Relationship:https://info.gottman.com/small-things-often-podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=STOCan small moments of appr...

06/17/2025

In this episode of The Gottman Institute’s podcast, Small Things Often, relationship unity or “we-ness” is discussed and explains how we tend to get stuck when the focus is on “me” instead of “we.” For more information and resources like this, head over to https://lovejoycounseling.com/

Jumpstart Your Relationship:https://info.gottman.com/small-things-often-podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=STOAre you and your partner ...

05/20/2025

Small Things Often, the podcast from The Gottman Institute, shares the importance of self-care. Keep listening to learn why nurturing ourselves is the best thing we can do for our relationships. Head to https://lovejoycounseling.com/ for more information and resources like this.

Jumpstart Your Relationship:https://info.gottman.com/small-things-often-podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=STOThink self-care is selfis...

04/19/2025

What’s a ‘sliding door moment’? Small Things Often, the podcast from The Gottman Institute, explains how trust is built over time and how learning to pay attention to small everyday moments, or sliding door moments, can add up to a deeply trusting relationship. Head to https://lovejoycounseling.com/ for more resources and information like this.

Jumpstart Your Relationship:https://info.gottman.com/small-things-often-podcast?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=STOTrust doesn’t happen over...

03/22/2025

Research shows that almost two thirds of marital issues are unsolvable. This statistic doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed. In this episode of Small Things Often from The Gottman Institute, learning to deal with “perpetual problems” is discussed. For more information and resources like this, head over to https://lovejoycounseling.com/

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