Clinician Headshot

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

View website

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.
Therapists / Kel Mathews
Monarch
Find a therapist Browse directory Resources Mental health FAQ Therapist signup
Monarch help Write for us About us

Get inspiration straight to your inbox.

Monarch does not employ any provider and is not responsible for the conduct of any provider listed on our site. All information in member profiles, and messages are created from data provided by the providers and not generated or verified by Monarch. As a user, you need to perform your own diligence to ensure the provider you choose is appropriate for your needs and complies with applicable laws and licensure requirements. Monarch is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice.

Monarch assumes no responsibility, and shall not be liable, for the quality or any other aspect of the services a provider may provide to you, nor will Monarch be liable for any act, omission or wrongdoing committed or allegedly committed by any provider.

Articles and information and assessments posted on Monarch are for informational purposes only, and it is not intended to diagnose or treat any health conditions. Treatment and diagnosis should be performed by an appropriate health care provider.

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, DO NOT USE MONARCH. IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, OR THINKING ABOUT SUICIDE OR HARMING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY OR ANOTHER APPLICABLE EMERGENCY NUMBER.

© 2023 SimplePractice, LLC

Privacy Terms Accessibility