Arts in Psychotherapy

Aims & Scope

The Arts in Psychotherapy is a dynamic, contemporary journal publishing evidence-based research, expert opinion, theoretical positions, and case material on a wide range of topics intersecting the fields of mental health and creative arts therapies.

It is an international peer-reviewed journal publishing 5 issues annually.

Papers are welcomed from researchers and practitioners in the fields of art, dance/movement, drama, music, and poetry psychotherapy, as well as expressive and creative arts therapy, neuroscience, psychiatry, education, allied health, and psychology that aim to engage high level theoretical concepts with the rigor of professional practice.

The journal welcomes contributions that present new and emergent knowledge about the role of the arts in healthcare, and engage a critical discourse relevant to an international readership that can inform the development of new services and the refinement of existing policies and practices.

There is no restriction on research methods and review papers are welcome.

From time to time the journal publishes special issues on topics warranting a distinctive focus relevant to the stated goals and scope of the publication.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.5
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.532

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	10913

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	500

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Health Professions, Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Effects of dance movement therapy and dance on health-related psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis

  Citation: 222

  Authors: Sabine, Teresa, Sissy, Robyn

• The efficacy of creative arts therapies to enhance emotional expression, spirituality, and psychological well-being of newly diagnosed Stage I and Stage II breast cancer patients: A preliminary study

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Ana, Sang Min, Linda, Peter A.D.

• The joy dance

  Citation: 143

  Authors: Sabine C., Katharina, Thomas

• Moving in and out of synchrony: A concept for a new intervention fostering empathy through interactional movement and dance

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Andrea, Sybille, Isabel

• Mirroring in Dance/Movement Therapy: Potential mechanisms behind empathy enhancement

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Lucy M., Frank A.

• The bodymind model: A platform for studying the mechanisms of change induced by art therapy

  Citation: 125

  Authors: J., K.L.

• Neuroscience meets dance/movement therapy: Mirror neurons, the therapeutic process and empathy

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Cynthia F.

• Effects of dance/movement therapy: A meta-analysis

  Citation: 122

  Authors: Meredith, Kathryn Graff

• Drumming through trauma: Music therapy with post-traumatic soldiers

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Moshe, Dorit, Yuval

• The role of the creative arts therapies in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological trauma

  Citation: 102

  Authors: David Read

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