Matthew McKay (Author) Matthew McKay, PhD, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, When Anger Hurts, and ACT on Life Not on Anger. He has also penned two novels, Us and The Wawona Hotel. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression. He lives and works in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Aprilia West (Author) Aprilia West, MT, MA, developed emotional efficacy therapy with Matt McKay as part of her dissertation research. As a former advisor, organizational consultant, mediator and executive coach to members of Congress, CEOs and Fortune 500 companies, West is passionate about the link between emotional efficacy, leadership and inspired living. West holds a bachelor's degree in English and master's degree in teaching from the University of Virginia, as well as a master's of psychology from the Wright Institute. She is currently completing her PsyD from the Wright Institute in Berkeley, California.
