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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"Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley and author of more than 30 professional psychology and self-help books"
— Goodreads
"Matthew McKay has consistently ranked among top authors for self-esteem, depression, and mental health resources"
— ThriftBooks
"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"
— Research Press
"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"
— Audible
"Seeking Jordan was founded by Dr. Matthew McKay after the profound loss of his son, guiding souls through loss and healing"
— Seeking Jordan
"Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA, and has written extensively on cognitive behavioral therapy"
— Audible
"Matthew McKay’s Self-Esteem is the go-to guide for those seeking to increase their sense of self-worth"
— Audible
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
