The Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy provides an international forum to explore the complexities and controversies facing psychotherapists. The journal publishes original peer-reviewed articles that critically analyze theory, research, or clinical practice. In addition, it offers empirical studies, panel discussions, essays, case studies, brief reports, and theoretical articles. Psychotherapists and clinical researchers will find this journal an important vehicle to review the challenges of treating a variety of patients.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Based on the Think.Check.Submit framework by DOAJ, COPE & OASPA. All data from verified open sources.
Publication & Citation Trend
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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 PsychologyQ2
Psychiatry and Mental HealthQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Psychology, Clinical
Scopus Categories
Psychiatry and Mental HealthClinical Psychology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Psychotherapy Techniques and ApplicationsCounseling, Therapy, and Family DynamicsPersonality Disorders and PsychopathologyCounseling Practices and SupervisionChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentMental Health and PsychiatryChild Therapy and DevelopmentTransactional Analysis in PsychotherapyAttachment and Relationship DynamicsAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes