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Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy is a journal of the American Psychological Association Division 29 (Psychotherapy). It covers psychotherapy research and practice across more than 60 volumes, with an impact factor of 3.9, a 5-year impact factor of 3.7, and a Journal Citation Indicator of 0.92.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0033-3204
eISSN 1939-1536
Invitation Only No
Cost Range APC Open Access articles in APA subscription-based journals cost $3,500 USD.

Submission Instructions

Psychotherapy accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include author names, affiliations, and contact information, explain any manuscript that exceeds 25–35 pages, address any necessary APA publication policy or ethical principles issues, and state any intention to include supplemental material.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured.
Manuscript Original Article submissions should be 25–35 pages, all inclusive. A short clinical impact statement with the headings Question, Findings, Meaning, and Next Steps is required, and up to five keywords or brief phrases must follow the abstract.
References APA style. References must be listed in alphabetical order, and every listed reference must be cited in the text while every text citation must appear in the References section.
Figures & Tables Tables must be created using Word's Insert Table function, multipanel figures must be assembled into one file, and figure wording must be understandable in both online color and print black-and-white formats.
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Recent Publications

Early alliance growth and changes in attachment styles in psychotherapy.

Libby Igra, Oded Mayo, Yogev Kivity, Celia Faye Jacobsen, Susanne Lunn, Stig Poulsen

10.1037/pst0000622
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A qualitative meta-analysis on therapist responsiveness to dissociation: Introducing the dissociation-responsive therapy model.

Nicholas A. Pierorazio, Heidi M. Levitt

10.1037/pst0000626
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The best route to resolving complicated grief: Emotional sequences amplified by arousal.

Alejandro DelaTraba, Rafael Jódar, Jose Gamoneda, Carla Cunha

10.1037/pst0000619
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Spiritual and religious competence in psychotherapy training.

Jesse Fox, Joseph M. Currier

10.1037/pst0000620
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Supplemental Material for A Qualitative Meta-Analysis on Therapist Responsiveness to Dissociation: Introducing the Dissociation-Responsive Therapy Model

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10.1037/pst0000626.supp
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

No publication, acceptance, or first-decision timeline is stated.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required to state the intention to include supplemental material with the submission.

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What are the publication costs?

APC Open Access in APA subscription-based journals is $3,500 USD. Open access agreements allow eligible authors to publish at no cost.

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Research Topics

Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics Counseling Practices and Supervision Child Therapy and Development Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology Psychological Testing and Assessment Educational and Psychological Assessments Mental Health and Psychiatry Psychological Treatments and Assessments Mental Health Research Topics Digital Mental Health Interventions Cognitive and psychological constructs research Behavioral and Psychological Studies Psychiatric care and mental health services Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology Child Abuse and Trauma LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Eating Disorders and Behaviors Mental Health Treatment and Access

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