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Matthew McKay

Matthew McKay, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, professor at the Wright Institute, and cofounder of Haight Ashbury Psychological Services and the Berkeley CBT Clinic. He is the prolific author or coauthor of more than 40 books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, with combined sales exceeding 2.5 million copies worldwide.

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Matthew McKay, Ph.D., is a prominent American clinical psychologist, prolific author, and educator whose career has significantly shaped the landscape of self-help and evidence-based psychology publishing. Born in the mid-20th century, McKay completed his undergraduate studies in political science at the University of San Francisco, earned an M.A. in psychology from San Jose State University, and received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. Early in his professional trajectory, McKay’s work at the Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic exposed him to the mental health challenges faced by underserved populations, fostering a lifelong commitment to accessible, affordable psychological care.

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When a person is in emotional pain, it’s hard to be rational and to think of a good solution. Nevertheless, many of the coping strategies used by people with overwhelming emotions only serve to make their problems worse
-The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook
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There is no requirement to have a belief system or a cosmology. There’s no requirement even to believe in God in order to be a spiritual person and in order to grow and develop your own spiritual essence
-The New Happiness
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It’s about action, not belief...our life is our creative spiritual act
-The New Happiness
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Learning to pay attention to those moments of choice... being able to act on your values requires that you notice that there is this moment in time where I could do X or Y
-The New Happiness
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The much-anticipated fourth edition of the best-selling classic by Matthew McKay, Self-Esteem is the go-to guide for those seeking to increase their sense of self-worth
-Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving, and Maintaining Your Self-Esteem
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What you believe is not the crucial element here; it’s what you do
-The New Happiness
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Joy? Pleasure? A sense of fulfillment? While these states of happiness may make us feel truly wonderful, they are temporary and context-specific
-Podcast: The New Happiness with Matthew McKay

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Master Mind, Habits & Behavioral Science
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Master Mind, Habits & Behavioral Science

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Finding Hope in an Unquiet Mind
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Finding Hope in an Unquiet Mind

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RTT: From Client Experience to Clinical Mastery

This learning plan is essential for aspiring therapists and coaches who want to move beyond traditional talk therapy into rapid, results-driven subconscious work. It provides the technical foundation and professional roadmap necessary to master the RTT® method and build a successful practice.

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Mindfulness

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The Psychology of Self-Mastery
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The Psychology of Self-Mastery

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ACT for the Therapy Room
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ACT for the Therapy Room

This learning plan is essential for mental health professionals looking to move beyond traditional diagnostic models toward a process-based approach. It is ideal for therapists and counselors who want to integrate functional contextualism and values-based action into their clinical practice.

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Philosophy for a Calm Mind
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Philosophy for a Calm Mind

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The Architecture of Your Mind
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The Architecture of Your Mind

This plan is essential for anyone feeling stuck in repetitive patterns or overwhelmed by high-pressure environments. It provides a neurobiological roadmap for professionals and individuals seeking to regain control over their decision-making processes by understanding the brain's structural responses to stress and habit.

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"Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley and author of more than 30 professional psychology and self-help books"

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"Matthew McKay has consistently ranked among top authors for self-esteem, depression, and mental health resources"

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"Matthew McKay is known for helping thousands cultivate better relationships through his classic, best-selling communication skills book Messages"

Strathmore University Library

"Dr. Matthew McKay has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook and The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook"

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"Matthew McKay’s The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook broke new ground in self-help resources when it was released more than ten years ago"

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"Seeking Jordan was founded by Dr. Matthew McKay after the profound loss of his son, guiding souls through loss and healing"

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"Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, and has written extensively on cognitive behavioral therapy"

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"Matthew McKay’s Self-Esteem is the go-to guide for those seeking to increase their sense of self-worth"

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