Counseling Psychologist

Aims & Scope

The Counseling Psychologist is the official publication of the Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17) of the American Psychological Association.

Articles focus on the theory, research, and practice of counseling psychology.

In addition, the journal has two forums, the International Forum and the Legacies and Tradition Forum, which highlight scholarship involving international populations and document the history of the field of counseling psychology, respectively.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.8
2024	1.90

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3943

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	434

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.132

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	97

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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 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.

• Scale Development Research

  Citation: 2619

  Authors: Roger L., Tiffany A.

• A Guide to Conducting Consensual Qualitative Research

  Citation: 1886

  Authors: Clara E., Barbara J., Elizabeth Nutt

• A Brief Guide to Structural Equation Modeling

  Citation: 1863

  Authors: Rebecca, Paul A.

• Qualitative Research Designs

  Citation: 1484

  Authors: John W., William E., Vicki L., Alejandro

• Racism and Psychological and Emotional Injury

  Citation: 817

  Authors: Robert T.

• Empathic: An Unappreciated Way of Being

  Citation: 727

  Authors: Carl R.

• Calling and Vocation at Work

  Citation: 704

  Authors: Bryan J., Ryan D.

• A Model for Analyzing Human Adaptation to Transition

  Citation: 611

  Authors: Nancy K.

• Position Paper: Cross-Cultural Counseling Competencies

  Citation: 574

  Authors: Derald Wing, Joseph E., Anna, Lawrence, Paul, Elsie J., Ena

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as a Unified Model of Behavior Change

  Citation: 513

  Authors: Steven C., Jacqueline, Michael E.

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