Who We Are
Community Counseling Family Services is a community-based organization supporting individuals, children, and families through life's challenges.
OUR STORY
Building Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
In Community Counseling Family Services is a community-based organization supporting individuals, children, and families through life's challenges. We believe strong families build strong communities, and with the right support, real change is possible.
Our approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and delivered in a safe, respectful, judgment-free space.
When needed, we collaborate with courts, schools, and community partners to ensure our clients receive the holistic support they need to thrive.
OUR APPROACH
Trauma-Informed. Client-Centered. Strengths-Based.
We use a trauma-informed, client-centered, and strengths-based approach to care. In practice, that means we focus on:
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Safety and trust first
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Understanding the full context of someone's life
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Building on strengths, not just problems
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Working collaboratively with clients and families
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Supporting real-world change, not just short-term relief
Why People Work With Us
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Licensed, experienced professionals
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Court-accepted, structured services
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Respectful, judgment-free care
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Clear expectations and accountability
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Focus on long-term stability
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Community-centered, personal approach
(We follow-up through out the week)
What We Help With
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Supervised Visitation
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Monitored Exchange
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Trauma and emotional stress
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Family conflict and parenting challenges
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Co-parenting and court involvement
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Anger and communication struggles
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Relationship difficulties
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Recovery and life transitions
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Reunification and rebuilding trust
Services may be offered in-person, virtual, or community settings, depending on availability.
How We Work
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all care. Every person has a unique story and we take the time to understand it.
Our approach is built on safety, trust, and real connection. We focus on strengths, not just problems, and support lasting change — not quick fixes.
When needed, we collaborate with courts, schools, and community partners.
OUR PROFESSIONALS
Meet The Team
Ms. Renee Jones, MS, CMHP
Family Program Director
DCF-Certified Parenting Instructor | Certified BIP Facilitator
Renee Jones is a trauma-informed counselor and mental health professional dedicated to helping individuals and families heal. Her work is rooted in both clinical expertise and lived experience, bringing depth and understanding to every client she serves. She focuses on helping people rebuild, find stability, and move forward with confidence.
Phone: 352-549-4866
Shawn Kernz, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Board-Certified
Shawn Kernz is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management. He works collaboratively with clients to create personalized, balanced treatment plans. His goal is to support stability, progress, and long-term mental wellness.
Phone: 352-600-2256
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Amber Dillard
Client Services Coordinator
Amber handles incoming and outgoing phone calls, performs initial client intake, and manages scheduling. She is dedicated to seamless client interactions.
Phone: (352) 251-5835
Email: adotdillard.icc@gmail.com
Tamala D. Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tamala D. Smith, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience serving individuals, families, Veterans, and diverse communities across healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, and community-based settings. She earned her Master of Social Work from Western Michigan University and has dedicated her career to helping clients navigate life's challenges through empathy, advocacy, and evidence-based care. Her professional experience includes medical social work, crisis intervention, discharge planning, case management, psychosocial assessments, and connecting clients with essential community resources.
Phone: 352-549-4866