In Community
Counseling (ICC)
In Community Counseling (ICC) is a community-based counseling and family services organization committed to strengthening individuals, children, and families through compassionate, trauma-informed and structured support.
WHO WE ARE
WHO WE ARE
In Community Counseling (ICC) is a community-based counseling and family services organization committed to strengthening individuals, children, and families through compassionate, trauma-informed and structured support.
ICC provides counseling, family support, court-related services, parenting education, behavioral programs, supervised family services, and community-based resources. We also collaborate with courts, child welfare professionals, schools, attorneys, and community organizations to support individuals and families experiencing complex life circumstances.
Our Mission
To strengthen individuals and families by providing high-quality, trauma-informed counseling and support that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Our Vision
To strengthen individuals and families by providing high-quality, trauma-informed counseling and support that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Core Value
To strengthen individuals and families by providing high-quality, trauma-informed counseling and support that promotes healing, resilience, and long-term well-being.
OUR TEAM
Ms. Renee Jones, MS, CMHP
FOUNDER & PROGRAM DIRECTOR
In Community Counseling (ICC)
Director, Family Connections Program
DCF-Certified Parenting Instructor | DCF-Certified BIP Facilitator
Supervised Visitation & Family Services Professional
Renee Jones, MS, CMHP, is the Founder and Program Director of In Community Counseling (ICC), providing organizational leadership and overseeing the development of ICC’s counseling, court-related, family-support, and community-based programs.
As Director of ICC’s Family Connections Program, Renee provides leadership for services designed to strengthen parent-child relationships and support families involved in separation, reunification, and court or child-welfare systems. Family Connections services include supervised visitation, monitored child exchange, reunification support, parenting education, and family stabilization services.
Renee brings extensive professional experience in behavioral health, substance use and recovery services, trauma-informed care, domestic violence awareness, human trafficking education, parenting services, and community outreach. Her work includes collaboration with courts, attorneys, child-welfare professionals, case managers, schools, behavioral-health providers, and community organizations.
As Founder, Renee is also responsible for developing programs, establishing community partnerships, expanding professional referral relationships, and advancing ICC’s mission of strengthening individuals, families, and communities.
AREAS OF LEADERSHIP & EXPERTISE
Program Leadership • Family Connections • Court & Family Services • Parenting Education • BIP Facilitation • Supervised Visitation • Reunification Services • Trauma-Informed Care • Community Partnerships
Phone: 352-549-4866
Laura Michelle Jones-McCoy, LMHC
Senior Director
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Qualified Supervisor – Mental Health Counseling
Laura Jones-McCoy is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Clinical Supervisor at In Community Counseling, Inc. (ICC). Born in Tampa, Florida, she earned her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College.
With seven years of experience, Laura specializes in complex trauma, substance use, co-occurring disorders, work-life balance, and occupational stress. She uses a solution-focused, strength-based approach to help clients build resilience, overcome challenges, and reach their personal goals.
Laura is also certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and uses trauma-informed techniques in a supportive, respectful, and nonjudgmental environment.
As Clinical Supervisor, Laura provides clinical guidance and supports ICC’s commitment to compassionate, ethical, and client-centered care. She believes in empowerment, personal growth, and helping people recognize their strengths and resources.
A question that guides her work is: “What is your why?”
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 who specializes in medication management.
He provides a collaborative approach, working alongside therapeutic services to support clients in achieving meaningful progress in their mental health.
While his expertise is in medication management, Shawn believes true well-being involves more than prescriptions.
He integrates therapeutic techniques, lifestyle changes, and compassionate understanding to create personalized treatment plans that respect each client’s individuality and promote overall wellness
Phone: 352-600-2256
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
Johanne Joseph, NP
Johanne Joseph, NP, is a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. She works collaboratively with patients to support their emotional well-being and develop individualized treatment plans based on their unique needs.
To learn more or request an Telehealth only appointment,
Contact Ambe
Phone: (352) 251-5835