Ja Kay Matheny Sr., LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and leadership consultant who helps individuals, teams, and organizations strengthen emotional intelligence, resilience, and healthy communication.

With years of experience in mental health, leadership development, and community settings, along with over 14 years as a professional comedian and communicator, Ja-Kay brings a rare blend of clinical insight, real world practicality, and humor to every stage. His background in comedy allows him to address difficult emotional topics in ways that are engaging, disarming, and deeply relatable.

Ja-Kay’s work focuses on helping people understand the impact of stress, burnout, unresolved emotions, and ineffective communication, equipping them with practical tools to lead, live, and relate more effectively.

As the founder of J L Matheny Solutions, LLC, he delivers engaging presentations and workshops on emotional intelligence, leadership resilience, conflict resolution, anger management, and work life balance. His approach is culturally responsive, evidence based, and grounded in storytelling and humor that make complex emotional concepts easy to understand and apply.

Ja-Kay has worked with organizations, churches, schools, and community groups to promote healthier workplaces and stronger relationships. Known for his authenticity and practical teaching style, he creates safe, engaging environments where audiences feel seen, challenged, and empowered to grow.

Whether speaking to leaders, teams, or community audiences, Ja-Kay’s mission is simple to help people build emotional strength, communicate with purpose, and lead with integrity.