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KES partners with agencies that share the same mission as us to ensure that all people receive the supports they need to make lasting changes in their lives.  Together, we are changing the community!

Meet Our Team

KES provides a safe place to learn, heal, and grow for our staff and the people we serve​.​

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Deanna Omoniyi,  LMSW, CAADC, ADS

Lead Therapist/Supervisor

​Deanna is a graduate of Western Michigan University

 

with a Master of Social Work and a certificate from

 

the Specialty Program in Alcohol and Drug Abuse

 

(2012). As a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified

 

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), and

 

Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS), Deanna

 

brings a holistic, trauma-informed lens to the

 

therapeutic process—meeting clients with deep

 

compassion, clinical skill, and cultural humility.

 

Deanna is also clinical supervisor of Kalamazoo

 

Empowerment Services, where she not only provides

 

therapy but cultivates a supportive space for clinicians

 

to grow into confident, effective professionals. Known

 

for her grounded leadership, Deanna mentors her

 

team with the same care she offers her clients—

 

creating a healing environment rooted in safety,

 

authenticity, and empowerment. Her work blends

 

evidence-based practices with integrative approaches,

 

honoring the connection between mind, body, and

 

spirit. Whether she’s supporting individuals through

 

recovery, grief, or major life transitions, Deanna is

 

deeply committed to walking alongside each person

 

on their journey toward healing and wholeness.

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Savannah Odem, LLP

Outpatient Therapist

Savannah is a graduate of  Roosevelt University with a Master of Clinical Psychology.  She also earned a Bachelor of Psychology from Western Michigan University.  She has experience in working with a wide variety of mental health issues, crisis intervention, individual therapy, and group facilitation. With a passion for social justice, she loves working with the LGBTQIA+ community, underserved communities, women and teens. She believes good therapy is an important part of self-care and hopes to help you grow and establish healthy habits. 

We’re excited to announce that Savannah Odem, LLP, is now offering comprehensive psychological testing for ADHD, IQ, and learning disabilities. With her background in psychological assessment and clinical care, Savannah provides thorough evaluations that help uncover the root of learning, attention, and behavioral challenges. Her compassionate approach ensures that each client—whether a child, teen, or adult—feels supported throughout the testing process. These assessments can be instrumental in guiding school accommodations, treatment planning, and gaining deeper insight into one’s cognitive strengths and needs.

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Amber Price-Johnson, LLMSW

Outpatient Therapist

Amber is a graduate of Michigan State University with a Master of Social Work.  She has a deep passion for helping others heal and thrive, and brings a wealth of experience to her role as a therapist.  Her background includes over a decade of front-line work supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult challenges. She is a strong advocate for vulnerable adults navigating trauma, neglect, and mental health concerns. 

Her experience has sharpened her ability to build trust quickly, de-escalate crisis situations, and provide compassionate care to those coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and major life transitions. Known for her calm presence and strength-based approach, Amber creates a safe space for both children and adults to feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.

She is especially passionate about helping clients build resilience, break cycles, and discover the tools they need to reclaim their peace and purpose.

Karra Morgan, MA, LMFT, ADS

Outpatient Therapist/Acudetox Specialist

Karra Morgan holds a Master’s degree in Marriage

 

and Family Therapy and is a certified Acupuncture

 

Detoxification Specialist (ADS). She is currently

 

completing her development plan for the Certified

 

Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

 

credential. Karra is passionate about creating a safe,

 

inclusive space for individuals, couples, and families

 

to heal, grow, and thrive.

 

With a warm and collaborative approach, Karra

 

enjoys working with people of all ages, backgrounds,

 

and ethnicities. She specializes in helping clients

 

navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship

 

challenges, family stressors, and communication

 

difficulties. Through therapy, she supports clients in

 

rediscovering their inner strength, purpose, and

 

peace.

 

In addition to traditional talk therapy, Karra offers

 

holistic support through auricular acupuncture to

 

assist in emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and

 

substance use treatment. Her integrative, client-

 

centered care empowers individuals to reconnect with

 

themselves and move forward with confidence.


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Picture Yourself  Here

LMSW, LPC, LP, LLP, LMFT

Are you a passionate LMSW, LPC, or LLP ready to

 

make a real impact in the lives of others? We are

 

growing, and we’re looking for dynamic, culturally

 

responsive, and trauma-informed therapists to join

 

our team of changemakers.

 

At KES, we don’t just provide therapy—we walk

 

alongside our clients on their healing journey. Our

 

mission is rooted in equity, dignity, and

 

empowerment. We serve individuals and families

 

from diverse backgrounds, with a special focus on

 

those who are underserved, underrepresented, or

 

navigating complex life transitions.

 

Whether you’re seasoned or just starting your clinical

 

journey, if you believe in doing meaningful work that

 

changes lives—we want to meet you.

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Kiara is passionate about helping young people find

 

their voice, build confidence, and grow into

 

emotionally intelligent leaders. As a Social and

 

Emotional Learning (SEL) Group Facilitator, Kiara

 

leads dynamic, engaging groups that focus on

 

boosting self-esteem, improving decision-making

 

skills, and teaching effective conflict resolution

 

strategies.

 

With experience as a Counselor-in-Training at a local

 

summer camp and as a Restorative Practices

 

Facilitator at Gryphon Place, Kiara brings both

 

compassion and structure to her workshops. She has a

 

natural ability to connect with youth, create safe

 

spaces for open dialogue, and guide participants

 

through meaningful, real-life lessons in emotional

 

wellness and communication.

 

Kiara believes every young person deserves to feel

 

seen, heard, and empowered—and she shows up

 

every day to make that belief a reality.

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Kiara Ford

SEL Youth Group Facilitator
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