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Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology is a monthly APA journal that publishes original contributions on diagnosis and treatment of disordered behavior, clinical and clinical-health psychology, prevention and intervention research, mechanisms of change, treatment effectiveness in real-world settings, and related theoretical, methodological, and meta-analytic work with clear implications for clinical research and practice.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0022-006X
eISSN 1939-2117
Invitation Only No
Cost Range 2026 print subscription prices: APA Member/Associate/Affiliate $218 domestic, $251 surface, $292 air mail; APA Student Affiliates and Graduate Student Members $165 domestic, $198 surface, $239 air mail; APA Nonmember/Individual $551 domestic, $608 surface, $640 air mail; Institution $2,457 domestic, $2,567 surface, $2,599 air mail.

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full-Length Manuscripts

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include all authors’ names and affiliations, contact information for all authors, a list of related studies from the same dataset with a narrative describing how the submission differs, and justification if the paper exceeds 35 pages.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured and presented in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should not exceed 35 pages total and must not exceed 45 pages total, including cover page, abstract, text, references, tables, and figures. Manuscript must be prepared according to APA 7th edition and include a title page without author identities, a Method section, a Discussion section, and a references section following a page break. Manuscript must include up to five keywords, a 2–3 sentence public health significance statement on the abstract page, a masked appendix table describing related same-dataset studies, and disclosure of any generative AI use in the manuscript.
References References must follow APA 7th edition style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, every listed reference must be cited in the text, every in-text citation must appear in the references section, and the references section must follow a page break.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are included within the 35-page to 45-page total manuscript limit, but separate upload placement is not explicitly stated. Tables must be created using Word’s insert table function, and multipanel figures must be assembled into one file.
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Registered Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must include all authors' names and affiliations. Cover letter must provide addresses and phone numbers, and email addresses and fax numbers if available, for all authors.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Initial submission must be a registration manuscript that is a partial manuscript including hypotheses, rationale for the study, experimental design, and methods. Manuscript must include up to five keywords after the abstract, a 2–3 sentence public health significance statement on the abstract/keywords page, a Method subsection titled “Transparency and Openness,” an appendix table with a masked narrative description of related studies from the same dataset on the last page, and disclosure and citation of any generative AI use in drafting.
References References must be prepared according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 7th edition. References must be listed in alphabetical order, every listed reference must be cited in the text, and every text citation must appear in the references section.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Critical Analyses

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must include all authors’ names and affiliations, contact information for all authors, a list of related studies from the same dataset with a narrative description of how the submission differs, affirmation of compliance with JARS/MARS, and any explanation for unavailable effect sizes or deviations from JARS/MARS.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must follow APA 7th edition and include an anonymized title page, a public health significance statement on the abstract/keywords page, and sections such as Discussion and, for empirical reports, a Method subsection titled “Transparency and Openness.” Manuscript must include up to five keywords, 2–3 sentences on public health significance, an appendix table containing a masked narrative description for same-dataset studies, required declarations about generative AI use, and clinical implications in the discussion.
References References must follow APA 7th edition style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, every reference must be cited in the text, and every text citation must appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created using Word’s insert table function, and multipanel figures must be assembled into one file.
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Meta-Analyses

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must include all authors' names and affiliations, contact information for all authors, an affirmation that JARS/MARS guidelines were followed, any rationale for deviations from JARS/MARS, a list and narrative description of related studies from the same dataset, and an explanation if effect sizes are unavailable for a particular test.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured in paragraph form and be consistent with MARS guidelines. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must conform to MARS as relevant and include a Method subsection titled “Transparency and Openness” plus a discussion of the clinical implications of the analytic review. Manuscript must include up to five keywords after the abstract, a 2–3 sentence public health significance statement on the abstract/keywords page, an appendix table with the masked narrative description on the last page, and disclosure of generative AI use in the manuscript.
References References must follow APA 7th edition style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference listed must be cited in the text and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created using Word's insert table function.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must include all authors' names and affiliations. Cover letter must provide all authors' names and affiliations, contact information for all authors, affirm adherence to JARS/MARS on submission, explain any unavailable effect sizes, and include a list plus narrative description of related studies from the same dataset.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured and presented in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions, and the abstract/keywords page must also include up to five keywords and a 2–3 sentence public health significance statement.
Manuscript Brief Reports must not exceed 265 lines of text including references, excluding the title page, abstract, author note, footnotes, tables, and figures. Empirical reports must include Method and Discussion sections, with a subsection titled “Transparency and Openness” in the Method section. Manuscript must include up to five keywords, a 2–3 sentence public health significance statement on the abstract/keywords page, an appendix table with a masked narrative description of related studies from the same dataset, and disclosure of any generative AI use in drafting.
References References must follow APA 7th edition style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, every listed reference must be cited in the text, and every text citation must appear in the reference list.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are excluded from the 265-line limit, but no placement requirement is stated. Tables must be created using Word's insert table function.
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Replications

Cover Letter Cover letter is required and must include all authors' names and affiliations. Cover letter must provide all authors' names and affiliations, contact details for all authors if available, affirmation of JARS/MARS compliance, explanations for any JARS/MARS deviations, any unavailable effect sizes, and a list of same-dataset studies with a narrative describing how the submission differs.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured in paragraph form. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusions, and it must include the phrase “A Replication of XX Study.”
Manuscript Manuscript must omit author-identifying information and include the subtitle “A Replication of XX Study,” with a Method subsection titled “Transparency and Openness” and a Discussion section addressing clinical implications and application. Manuscript must include up to five keywords after the abstract, a 2–3 sentence public health significance statement on the abstract/keywords page, a masked appendix table describing related same-dataset studies, and disclosure of any generative AI use in drafting.
References References must follow APA 7th edition style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every reference cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created using Word's insert table function.
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Recent Publications

Complete delivery matters: Multilevel complier average causal effect analysis of universal mental health curricula in two randomized controlled trials in U.K. schools.

Christopher Knowles, Emma Thornton, Margarita Panayiotou, Daniel Hayes, Abigail Thompson, Jessica Deighton, Joao Santos, Carla Mason, Emma Ashworth, Rosie Mansfield, Anna March, Paul Stallard, Neil Humphrey

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Effect of third-wave cognitive behavioral therapy in adults with acquired brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Cecilie Rask Buskbjerg, Alice Munk, Robert Zachariae, Sofie Hedegaard Klausen, Ali Amidi, Lisa Maria Wu

10.1037/ccp0001008
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Investigating craving as an indicator of early response to buprenorphine treatment among adults with opioid use disorder.

Victoria R. Votaw, Zoe London, Allen J. Bailey, Roger D. Weiss, R. Kathryn McHugh

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Dysfunctional attitudes in cognitive–behavioral therapy and antidepressant pharmacotherapy for adult depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of individual participant data.

Frank J. Don, Lynn Boschloo, Frederik J. Wienicke, Erica S. Weitz, Steven D. Hollon, Zachary D. Cohen, Zindel V. Segal, Sidney H. Kennedy, Robert J. DeRubeis, R. Michael Bagby, Lena C. Quilty, Anne D. Simons, Jos W. R. Twisk, Ioana A. Cristea, Toshiaki A. Furukawa, Pim Cuijpers, Ellen Driessen

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Effectiveness of stepped counseling on depression in distressed family caregivers of older adults: A randomized pragmatic trial (ReDiCare).

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Brief Comments should be submitted no later than 9 months after publication of the original article.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required and must include all authors' names and affiliations, contact information for all authors, registration status for applicable studies, affirmation of compliance with JARS/MARS guidelines, justification for manuscripts exceeding 35 pages, explanation for deviations from JARS/MARS guidelines, and information on related studies from the same dataset.

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What are the publication costs?

2026 print subscription prices: APA Member/Associate/Affiliate $218 domestic, $251 surface, $292 air mail; APA Student Affiliates and Graduate Student Members $165 domestic, $198 surface, $239 air mail; APA Nonmember/Individual $551 domestic, $608 surface, $640 air mail; Institution $2,457 domestic, $2,567 surface, $2,599 air mail.

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Research Topics

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Mental Health Research Topics Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Behavioral and Psychological Studies Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Digital Mental Health Interventions Resilience and Mental Health Child Abuse and Trauma Eating Disorders and Behaviors Counseling Practices and Supervision Behavioral Health and Interventions Psychological Testing and Assessment Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research Mental Health Treatment and Access Educational and Psychological Assessments Child Therapy and Development Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics Early Childhood Education and Development Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Health and Well-being Studies Smoking Behavior and Cessation

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