KOH was founded in 2000 by Director, Dr. Tara King, EdD, MA, LPC, LCADC. In 1987, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Counseling from the University of Sioux Falls, a conservative Christian College located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In 1993, she gained a Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Jerry Falwell, a world renown evangelist and preacher is the Founder and current President.

In 2002, she received a Doctor of Education degree in Administration from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida. In addition, she met the requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) in 1998. In 1999, she became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a certified Substance Awareness Coordinator (SAC).

Dr. King secured a Master of Arts degree in Special Education from New Jersey City University in 2003. She has been a professional in the mental health and substance abuse fields for over 20 years. Her most influential teacher she met in 1988, when she became a committed believer and follower of Jesus Christ.