Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy

Aims & Scope

Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy provides an international forum to critique the complexities and controversies facing psychotherapists.

The journal publishes original peer-reviewed articles that critically analyze theory, research, or clinical practice.

Empirical studies, panel discussions, essays, case studies, brief reports, and theoretical articles are published.

Psychotherapists and clinical researchers will find this journal an important vehicle to review the problems of treating a variety of patients.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.3
2024	1.50

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.645

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	44

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8941

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	254

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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.

• Addressing the Needs of Adolescents and Adults with Autism: A Crisis on the Horizon

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Peter F., Ilene

• Internet Addiction: Diagnosis and Treatment Considerations

  Citation: 200

  Authors: Kimberly

• Meaning Therapy: An Integrative and Positive Existential Psychotherapy

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Paul T. P.

• Grief Therapy and the Reconstruction of Meaning: From Principles to Practice

  Citation: 196

  Authors: Robert A., Laurie A., Michael M., Jessica G.

• Emotional Processing Theory (EPT) and Exposure Therapy for PTSD

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Sheila, Edna

• The Connections Between Self-Esteem and Psychopathology

  Citation: 154

  Authors: Virgil

• Videogame Addiction and its Treatment

  Citation: 153

  Authors: Mark D., Alex

• Maladaptive Daydreaming: A Qualitative Inquiry

  Citation: 130

  Authors: Eli

• Cognitive Behavioral Treatment of Comorbid Anxiety Disorders and Social Difficulties in Children with High-Functioning Autism: A Case Report

  Citation: 114

  Authors: Karen M., Jeffrey J.

• Guided Internet-Based CBT for Common Mental Disorders

  Citation: 98

  Authors: Gerhard, Per, Brjánn, Erik

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