Clermont, FL Local Support & Community Resources

Jovan Hemenez is a dedicated marriage and family therapist intern who emphasizes the importance of forming strong client-therapist relationships. He creates a safe, judgment-free environment, allowing clients the opportunity to experience support, healing, and the necessary tools to thrive in their lives. Recognizing that counseling can be intimidating, Jovan honors the courage it takes to reach out for help and values the connections formed as essential for mental wellness. With a compassionate heart for working with engaged couples, newlyweds, and young adults navigating relationships, Jovan's approachable style is particularly effective with boys and young adult males. He is certified in SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts), a wonderful assessment tool for those pursuing premarital counseling, which helps clients understand their current relationship dynamics and future aspirations. Jovan is passionate about assisting individuals in increasing their peace and overall wellbeing. He looks forward to meeting clients and collaborating to achieve their personal and relationship goals in a supportive and welcoming telehealth setting.

Lisa Schaufler, MA, LMHC, NCC, is a compassionate counselor dedicated to providing confidential services in a professional setting. Specializing in sensitive issues, she supports adults and couples from all races and nationalities. With a focus on equipping her clients with the skills to control emotions and resolve relationship conflicts, Lisa employs effective techniques to alleviate the impacts of anxiety, grief, anger, sadness, stress, fear, guilt, and the effects of traumatic events or family conflict. Moreover, for those who are taking medication for mental health concerns, Lisa offers guidance on how to 'meet your medication halfway,' enhancing the efficacy of their treatments. Through processing individual or couple experiences, she helps clients gain specific skills and develop corrective thinking, allowing them to achieve emotional stability, logical reasoning, and healthier relationships. With Lisa's expertise, clients leave with skills they can apply daily, empowering them to face life's challenges and master conflict resolution.

Michelle Asencio invites individuals to talk about their struggles and release the burdens they carry. Understanding that life can be complicated, she empathizes with the challenges her clients face, believing there is nothing to be ashamed of. Michelle supports clients in discovering their needs and desires, guiding them toward healthy solutions and reassuring them that they do not have to navigate their journeys alone. Currently, she provides services via TeleHealth and is fluent in both Spanish and English. Michelle specializes in counseling teenagers facing the complexities of adolescence, as well as couples and marriages of all genders. With a deep passion for relationships, she fosters a nonjudgmental and safe environment where clients can freely express themselves—be it through yelling, crying, or simply talking. Michelle is dedicated to helping clients embrace their authentic selves and embark on their path toward healing and fulfillment.