Journal of College Student Psychotherapy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of College Student Psychotherapy explores significant issues in the field of college student mental health.

While contributions to the journal are welcome from college staff, faculty, students or other mental health professionals, the emphasis is on articles by and for college mental health professionals.

All articles are expected to be directly relevant to the clinical specialty of college psychotherapy or counseling.

We welcome full-length or brief articles on professional issues, practice, or research findings.

In addition, the Journal features opinion pieces, on-line interviews from international counseling centers, comments on key articles, and book reviews.

The Journal is published quarterly, and is affiliated with the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors (AUCCCD).

While unsolicited manuscripts will be reviewed, potential contributors are strongly encouraged to contact the editors beforehand to discuss their ideas’ suitability and direction.

All manuscripts must be well organized and clearly written.

Literature reviews should be no longer than absolutely necessary to justify an article’s importance and place it in context.

Above all, articles should be interesting and useful to practicing college clinicians.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11231

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	221

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.518

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	34

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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 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.

• Major Differences: Variations in Undergraduate and Graduate Student Mental Health and Treatment Utilization Across Academic Disciplines

  Citation: 187

  Authors: Sarah Ketchen, Sasha, Blake, Katie, Daniel

• College Students Mental Health Challenges: Concerns and Considerations in the COVID-19 Pandemic

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Nahal, Bryan, William, Bridget

• Hooking Up in Young Adulthood: A Review of Factors Influencing the Sexual Behavior of College Students

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Rebecca D.

• Sleep Quality and Academic Performance in University Students: A Wake-Up Call for College Psychologists

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Steven P., Cameron C.

• College Counseling Today: Contemporary Students and How Counseling Centers Meet Their Needs

  Citation: 84

  Authors: Jon L., David L., Linda S., Jes-James, Adam G.

• Supporting the Mental Health Needs of First Generation College Students

  Citation: 83

  Authors: Lisa A., Chelsea, Jason

• Attitudes and Intentions to Seek Professional Psychological Help for Personal Problems or Suicidal Thinking

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Frank P., David M.

• Utilization Rate and Presenting Concerns of International Students at a University Counseling Center

  Citation: 75

  Authors: Johanna E., Laverne A., Lisa Y., Margaretha S.

• Causes of Mortality Among American College Students: A Pilot Study

  Citation: 73

  Authors: James C., E. Victor, Adrienne

• Self-Compassion as a Mediator of Maladaptive Perfectionism and Depressive Symptoms in College Students

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Kristin E., Aimee C.

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