Matthew Mckay

Biography

B.A. Political Science, University of San Francisco, 1969 M.A. Psychology, San Jose State University, 1973 Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, 1978 Dr. McKay cofounded the Haight Ashbury Psychological Services agency in 1979 and served as its Clinical Director for 25 years. This independent, low-fee clinic serves approximately 150 adult patients per week and trains 16 graduate students each year. Dr. McKay's current activities at the agency include the training and supervision of practicum students. Dr. McKay has an active private practice in Berkeley where he sees clients with diverse clinical issues including anxiety, phobias, depression, and abuse

Research Interest

Psycho-dynamic Psychotherapy. Dr. McKay's interests extend to writing poetry, fiction, and music, and he has a published novel and two books of poetry.