MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Jessica Newman is the Executive Director of 4 Families, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families navigating high-conflict custody and co-parenting challenges. Her nonprofit journey began in 2012, advocating for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs, where she discovered her passion for strengthening communities through service and advocacy.

Jessica studied Business Administration, Grant Writing, and Nonprofit Management at Johnson County Community College and earned her Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. 

 In her spare time, she volunteers with the Just-Us League of Kansas City, a cosplay nonprofit that brings joy to children’s hospitals and community events. While she doesn’t cosplay herself, she proudly serves as a citizen member, helping the League spread hope and inspiration throughout the community. 

Meet Amy, a dedicated therapist and business owner who leads KIDS INC KC and Harmony House Collective, while also serving as the Clinical Director at 4 Families. With over 25 years of experience, Amy is a child and family therapist who specializes in counseling children as young as three up to fourteen years old.

Amy's areas of expertise include working with children of divorce, addressing trauma and PTSD-related issues such as physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and helping with domestic violence situations. She also focuses on anxiety, impulse control, coping skills, social challenges, self-esteem issues, ADHD/ADD, and offers creative parenting skill training.

As a Certified Integrative Therapist, Amy is a member of the AFCC and is trained in play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-informed care. She provides a variety of services, including individual child therapy, family therapy, group therapy, co-parenting support, reintegration therapy, case consultation, and clinical supervision.

Lori holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Kansas. She embarked on her social work journey at Children’s Mercy Hospital, dedicating twenty years to areas such as trauma and crisis response, adverse childhood experiences, emotional and behavioral challenges, and complex medical care. 

Since 2017, Lori has been offering child, family, and individual therapy in a private practice, with a focus on children of divorce, parent-child reunification, co-parenting, and helping individuals navigate divorce, child emotional regulation, and transitions for children and teens. Additionally, Lori is a certified Play Therapist (CPT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT), and a Certified BeH2O Coach.