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Journal of Counseling Psychology

American Psychological Association · United States

ISSN0022-0167eISSN1939-2168

SJR Q1✓ WOS SSCI✓ Scopus / SJR

/ 100

Medium Risk

Score Breakdown

✓ WoS SCIE/SSCI+25

✓ Scopus Q1+25

Total60

Journal Impact Factor

This journal is indexed in Web of Science (JCR) and has an official Journal Impact Factor. View the current value on the journal’s page ↗

SJR Score

1.734

H-Index

246

CiteScore

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Scopus metric · on the journal’s page

SNIP

1.95

Total Works

7,714

Total Citations

341,912

2yr Mean Citedness

1.31

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Retractions

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Aims & Scope✦ Inferred from recent articles

The Journal of Counseling Psychology publishes research on psychological well-being and adjustment. Studies examine therapeutic processes, including the working alliance and outcome expectations, and their impact on symptom relief and psychological distress. The journal also explores the influence of cultural factors, such as acculturative stress, racial experiences, and gender identity, on mental health outcomes and help-seeking behaviors. Research investigates interventions and resilience factors for diverse populations, including ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and youth.

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⚡ Speed vs Prestige

How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?

SJR Rank

Top 25% in field

General Information

Country / RegionUnited States

Primary LanguageEnglish

1st Year Published—

FrequencyQuarterly

StatusActive

Total Publications7,714

Publisher OrgAmerican Psychological Association

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Submission Info

Publishing ModelSubscription

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Ethics & Quality

COPE Member✗ No

OASPA Member✗ No

Not on Predatory Lists✓ Yes

Think.Check.Submit Compliance

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6/12 · 50%

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Do you know the journal / publisher?

American Psychological Association

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Does the journal have a website?

✓ Linked

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Is the ISSN verified?

0022-0167 / 1939-2168

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Indexed in a trusted database?

Scopus

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Peer review process documented?

N/A

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Follows ethical publishing standards (COPE)?

N/A

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APC fees clearly disclosed?

N/A

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Not on predatory/blacklists?

✓ Clean

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Long-term digital preservation?

N/A

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Plagiarism detection in place?

N/A

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Listed in DOAJ (verified OA)?

N/A

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Primary language documented?

English

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Publication & Citation Trend

Articles published

Times cited

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher

SJR Quartile by Discipline

Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.

Clinical PsychologyQ1

Medicine (miscellaneous)Q1

Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ1

Social PsychologyQ1

Subject Classification

Web of Science Categories

Psychology, AppliedPsychology, Educational

Scopus Categories

Social PsychologyPsychiatry and Mental HealthMedicine (miscellaneous)Clinical Psychology

Research Topics (OpenAlex)

Counseling Practices and SupervisionPsychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentCareer Development and DiversityAttachment and Relationship Dynamics