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Kel Mathews

LMFT Liberation Work

Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety

Insurance: Optum

Introduction

Kel Mathews, LMFT (she/her), is the Director of Mental Health at the LGBTQ Center OC and founder of the private practice Liberation Work. Since earning her Master’s Degree at San Diego State University, Kel has worked with at-risk youth involved with CPS and Juvenile Probation, and as a psychiatric emergency responder with the San Diego Police Department. Kel is a solution-focused, strength based, therapist who is dedicated to making a positive impact on clients and their overall well-being. She has an innate ability to connect and relate to individuals from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds with expertise working with QTBIPOC folx. Kel believes her job as a therapist is to be a container and hold all the things too difficult for others to manage alone.

GENDER Female

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Connect

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Highlights

Accepting new clients
Offers free consultation
Telehealth appointments
Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

LMFT #103242 (CA)

Specialties

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

Individuals
Couples
Coaching

Communities

LGBTQIA+
Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
Racial Justice/Equity
Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

Teenagers (12-18)
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (24+)
Elders (65+)

Languages

English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Kel Mathews accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.

Optum

Pay out-of-pocket

Fee Description $150 - $185

Locations

Kel's Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Kel Mathews accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Kel Mathews is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.

Does Kel Mathews offer telehealth appointments? Kel Mathews does offer telehealth appointments.

What areas does Kel Mathews specialize in? Kel Mathews specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Racial Identity, and Trauma.

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