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Psychotherapy Research

Psychotherapy Research is the official journal of the Society for Psychotherapy Research and publishes original research on all aspects of psychotherapy, including outcomes, processes, practitioner education, and service delivery. It is a pan-discipline, pan-theoretical journal aimed at advancing the scientific quality and social relevance of psychotherapy research and fostering the use of research findings in practice, education, and policy.

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Subject Psychology, Clinical
Impact Factor 3
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1050-3307
eISSN 1468-4381
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Individual print only or print and online subscription: USD 824.00; institutional online only: USD 1,389.00; institutional print and online: USD 2,030.00.

Submission Instructions

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

Research Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required, and manuscripts exceeding 35 pages must include a rationale in the cover letter justifying the article length. Manuscripts exceeding 35 pages must include a rationale in the cover letter justifying the article length.
Abstract A 200-word structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must include the headings Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 35 pages in APA 7 style format including tables, references, figure and table captions, and endnotes. Main text must be structured as Clinical or Methodological Significance of this Article, Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, with no Introduction heading shown in the manuscript. Manuscript must include a separate 2–3 sentence summary labeled "Clinical or Methodological Significance of this Article" after the abstract and keywords.
References References must follow APA 7 style. Reference entries must appear under the heading "References," include all cited works, and be ordered alphabetically by first-author surname.
Figures & Tables Figures, tables, and their captions must be supplied in separate files rather than embedded in the manuscript. An optional graphical abstract may be submitted as a separate .jpg, .png, or .tiff file labeled GraphicalAbstract1.
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Recent Publications

Session-by-session outcome trajectories in disaster counselling: Testing dose-effect and good-enough level models in South Korea

Hyunmo Seong, Hun-Ju Lee, Hajin Lim, Gippeum Park, Sang Min Lee

10.1080/10503307.2026.2686682
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The therapist effect in adult psychotherapy: a systematic scoping review of reviews

Sven Alfonsson, Maria Hedman-Lagerlöf, Emma Högberg Ragnarsson, Johanna Linde, Annika Lindgren, Simon Fagernäs, Maria Beckman, Gustaf Reinebo, Ida Mälarstig, Markus Jansson-Fröjmark

10.1080/10503307.2026.2683003
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Transgender and non-binary adults’ recommendations for relational, couple, marriage and family therapy: A Canadian qualitative study

Chichun Lin, Nate Fuks, Haeon Kang, Lukas Maitland

10.1080/10503307.2026.2683000
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Therapeutic alliance and suicidal ideation during therapy and the role of racial/ethnic identity

Katherine A. Davis, Louis G. Castonguay, Rebecca A. Janis, Fredrik Falkenström, Brett E. Scofield

10.1080/10503307.2026.2674016
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The effectiveness and efficiency of brief strategic therapy: A comparison of in-person, online, and hybrid treatment delivery modalities

Jeffrey B. Jackson, Rytis Pakrosnis, Grégoire Vitry, Zoie J. Bartling, Laurent Collongues, Padraic Gibson, Claudette Portelli, Matteo Papantuono

10.1080/10503307.2026.2666649
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Manuscripts move through peer review, production and publication. After editorial suitability assessment, papers are single anonymous peer reviewed by two independent anonymous experts.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. Authors submitting manuscripts exceeding the 35-page guideline must provide a rationale in the cover letter to justify the length.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription pricing includes individual print only or print and online access at USD 824.00, institutional online only at USD 1,389.00, and institutional print and online at USD 2,030.00, plus applicable local tax.

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Research Topics

Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications Personality Disorders and Psychopathology Counseling, Therapy, and Family Dynamics Attachment and Relationship Dynamics Mental Health Research Topics Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development Counseling Practices and Supervision Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes Digital Mental Health Interventions Psychological Testing and Assessment Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy Psychiatric care and mental health services Schizophrenia research and treatment Mental Health Treatment and Access Child Therapy and Development Treatment of Major Depression Academic and Historical Perspectives in Psychology Mental Health and Psychiatry Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Eating Disorders and Behaviors Educational and Psychological Assessments Cognitive and psychological constructs research Behavioral and Psychological Studies

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