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Cognitive and Behavioral Practice

Cognitive and Behavioral Practice is an international scholarly journal published four times a year on behalf of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Its primary mission is to bridge the gap between clinical research and practice of cognitive and behavioral therapies, and it serves practicing mental health clinicians, instructors, and researchers interested in the clinical dissemination of findings.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical

Impact Factor 2.9

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 1077-7229

eISSN 1878-187X

Invitation Only No

Cost Range USD 3600 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publishing.

Submission Instructions

Cognitive and Behavioral Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Quantitative And Qualitative Research Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should preferably be 100–200 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 35 pages inclusive of all matter. Highlights are mandatory as 3 to 5 bullet points, and any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods must be described reproducibly in the methods section.

References References must be formatted in APA 7th edition style.

Figures & Tables Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and figure captions must be provided in a separate file.

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Treatment Development Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should preferably be 100–200 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 35 pages inclusive of all matter. Treatment Development Reports should include a detailed description of the structure, strategies, and cognitive behavioral techniques that the treatment employs. Highlights are mandatory and must consist of 3 to 5 bullet points, and Competitive Treatment Development Reports include case descriptions, examples of client-therapist dialogue, therapist guidelines, or embedded video clips demonstrating the intervention techniques.

References References must be formatted in accordance with APA 7th edition.

Figures & Tables Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. All images must be cited in the text and numbered in sequence, with captions provided in a separate file.

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Reviews (Theoretical And Quantitative)

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should preferably be 100–200 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 35 pages including all matter. Highlights are mandatory and must be submitted in a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and any use of AI or AI-assisted tools in the research design or methods must be described reproducibly in the methods section.

References References must be formatted in accordance with APA 7th edition.

Figures & Tables Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, figure captions must be provided in a separate file, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. All images must be cited in the text and numbered in the order they appear, and each figure caption must include a brief title and description.

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Case Series

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should preferably be 100–200 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must be 6 to 20 pages for this article type. Case Series manuscripts should describe how the authors would assess and treat the patient. Highlights are mandatory and must consist of 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each submitted in a separate editable file, and any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods must be disclosed reproducibly in the methods section.

References References must be formatted in APA 7th edition style.

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Case Studies

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract should preferably be 100–200 words.

Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 35 pages inclusive of all matter. Highlights are mandatory and must consist of 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each submitted in a separate editable file, and any AI or AI-assisted tools used in the research design or methods must be described reproducibly in the methods section.

References References must be formatted in accordance with APA 7th edition.

Figures & Tables Figures and other graphical media must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, figure captions must be provided in a separate file, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. All images must be cited in the text and numbered in article sequence, and each figure caption must include a brief title and description.

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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

10.1016/s1077-7229(26)00047-7

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An Individualized Adaptation of the Chicago Parent Program (CPPi): Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy in Child Mental Health Settings

Amie F. Bettencourt, Lily Stavisky, Emily Hoppe, Getachew M. Kassa, Susan M. Breitenstein, Deborah Gross

10.1016/j.cbpra.2026.05.001

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Online sports betting and financial trading in young adults: A qualitative exploration of problem gambling and behavioral change to guide treatment development

Jennifer J. Park, Li Yan McCurdy, Jennifer M. Loya, Melissa A. Gordon, Krysten W. Bold, Brian D. Kiluk, Marc N. Potenza

10.1016/j.cbpra.2026.05.003

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Imagery Rescripting (ImRs) for a Partial Responder to First-Line CBT Interventions: A Transdiagnostic Case Study

Noah Chase Berman

10.1016/j.cbpra.2026.05.004

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Family Check-In: An Assessment, Feedback, and Referral Service for Families with Young Children

Hilary Vidair, Danielle Virgadamo, Tali Wigod, Miri Korbman

10.1016/j.cbpra.2026.05.005

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Authors are asked to return proof corrections within two days after receiving proofs. Commentaries and responses may be published in the same issue or the next available issue depending on timing.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is part of the submission files, and the maximum total upload size for all submission files, including the cover letter, manuscript file, and video files, is 2000 MB.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3600 excluding taxes. Subscription publishing has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Educational Robotics and Engineering Earthquake and Disaster Impact Studies Eating Disorders and Behaviors Digital Mental Health Interventions Human auditory perception and evaluation Behavioral and Psychological Studies Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Mental Health Research Topics Mental Health Treatment and Access Social Media in Health Education Dental Education, Practice, Research Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Schizophrenia research and treatment Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Child Abuse and Trauma

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