About Us
Lumera Healthcare was born from Western Kentucky’s resilience and a shared belief that recovery from mental health and addiction should feel welcoming, human, and effective. Our mission is to help the community recover and rebuild—not by relying on hospitalization as the only answer, but by making compassionate, high-quality care accessible and close to home.
At Lumera, psychiatry and psychotherapy work together—a coordinated team delivering innovative, evidence-based treatments tailored to each person. We specialize in care for children, teens, and adults, offering individualized plans that meet people where they are and support them as they move from crisis to stability—toward thriving.
This is the heart of Lumera: a calm, professional space that’s never sterile or intimidating; a place where people find clarity, connection, and hope. Every visit is a step toward being the brightest you—for yourself, your family, and our Kentucky community.
Lumera Healthcare changed my life. I’m grateful to say I am 6 months clean and never knew how amazing life could actually be until I got sober and found the real me. – Aubree
We see the ripple effects of this approach every day:
- A dad who finds sobriety and rebuilds connection with his family
- A grandmother discovering purpose and resilience after profound loss
- A child learning skills that transform not only school life, but home life
“My heart has healed a little more from every conversation. As they say, “therapy isn’t for the weak, it’s for the strong,” and I am so thankful that I have the amazing people at Lumera Healthcare to help me realize just how strong I am.”
– Penny
These stories remind us that mental health care doesn’t just change individuals—it strengthens families, classrooms, workplaces, and entire communities.
With five facilities across Western Kentucky and a growing team of dedicated professionals—including licensed clinicians, psychiatric providers, targeted case managers, support staff, and administrative leaders—we are honored to walk alongside thousands of Kentuckians on their journey toward healing.
We continue to build Lumera to be a place where every person, including you, has the opportunity to Be the Brightest You.
They really focus on the root of the problem. I’m learning to love myself again. – Abigail
Lumera Healthcare will forever be a part of my success story. Let it be a part of yours.” -Terry
Meet our Team
Dr. Ronald “Ron” Kelley, MD, DLFAPA
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Kelley is a veteran psychiatrist with deep clinical leadership experience and a longstanding commitment to rural mental health care in Western Kentucky.
He completed his psychiatric residency at Walter Reed General Hospital / Walter Reed Army Medical Center, then served in the U.S. Army in psychiatry-focused leadership roles, including Chief, Department of Psychiatry at the U.S. Army Hospital at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Division Psychiatrist with the 2nd Infantry Division in the Republic of Korea.
Recognized with the Army Commendation Medal and an additional Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Dr. Kelley brings a disciplined, evidence-informed approach to patient care—grounded in high-acuity training and service—while remaining focused on expanding access, continuity, and outcomes for individuals and families across Western Kentucky’s rural communities.
Manish Sood, CEO
Manish Sood, CEO specializes in Behavioral Health & Wellness Technologies, EMR, Remote-care, Outcome Data, AI and Analytics.
He brings 20+ years of entrepreneurship, operations, finance and healthcare technology leadership experience. Manish was a senior advisor at $5 Billion+ private equity fund in NY and successfully led multiple investments and founded multiple businesses. He also advised multiple US allied countries in the MENA region as a part of the World Bank Risk Management Group.
As a senior advisor to one of the largest addiction care & mental health facilities in South FL , Manish led efforts to strategically grow their business and win large contracts by offering innovative services, neuroscience & data analytics center of excellence.
Manish holds multiple data science patents. He completed his MS in Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ
Janet James, MPA, CRHCP
Chief of Operations
With decades of experience in the healthcare industry, Janet has held a diverse range of leadership roles, including Chief Administrative Officer for Deaconess Union County Hospital and Chief Human Resources Officer for West Tennessee Healthcare. Her career also spans leadership within marketing, business development, and compliance, demonstrating her versatile skillset and deep understanding of healthcare operations.
Janet’s passion for organizational excellence and patient-centered services continues to guide her work and impact the communities she serves.
Brandon Morehead, PA-C, CAQ-Psych
Medical Operations Director
Brandon considers it a profound privilege to walk alongside patients as they navigate challenges and celebrate the victories that bring them closer to their strongest, truest selves. With a commitment to whole-person psychiatry, he is passionate about exploring alternative treatment options that meet clients where they are and support lasting wellness. Brandon is also dedicated to fostering a deeply collaborative environment between clinical and medical teams, believing that coordinated, connected care leads to better outcomes and brighter futures for the patients they serve.
“Everyday is a great day at Lumera, but especially those days when you hear someone breathe a sigh of relief because they have found hope.”
Alexa Hammonds, LPCC
Director of Clinical Operations
Alexa is passionate about expanding access to high-quality mental health care in her community. As an EMDR-trained clinician, she is dedicated to helping clients achieve meaningful progress in ways that honor their goals and values. In her leadership role, Alexa also finds purpose in supporting clinical staff—building their skills, strengthening their confidence, and creating a workplace where providers feel empowered and energized to serve.
Hannah Klein, LCSW
Assistant Director of Clinical Operations
Hannah Klein brings over a decade of experience in mental health, beginning her career in adoption services, substance use treatment, and the criminal justice system. She helped develop a peer-run literacy program and the Re-Entry Resource Manual for the Indiana Bureau of Prisons, and later expanded her professional reach as a White House Correspondent.
Hannah specializes in severe mental illness, crisis intervention, substance use, and comprehensive clinical assessment across diverse populations. As an EMDR-trained clinician, she believes people heal by bringing their whole selves into the light—including the parts they’ve learned to hide—and is dedicated to supporting patients as they move toward meaningful growth and healing.