Journal of Humanistic Counseling

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Humanistic Counseling (JHC) explores humanistic counseling and development and research and critical reviews emphasize innovative programs and practices to promote tolerance, nurture diversity, and uphold human rights.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2024	0.80

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.305

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	23

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	16476

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	62

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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 and Social Sciences, 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.

• Relational–Cultural Theory: The Power of Connection to Transform Our Lives

  Citation: 81

  Authors: JUDITH V.

• Self as a Society of I‐Positions: A Dialogical Approach to Counseling

  Citation: 68

  Authors: HUBERT J. M.

• Extending the Humanistic Vision: Toward a Humanities Foundation for the Counseling Profession

  Citation: 58

  Authors: JAMES T.

• Humanism: The Foundation and Future of Professional Counseling

  Citation: 47

  Authors: JAMES T., MEGAN, MATTHEW E.

• Unifying Liberation Psychology and Humanistic Values to Promote Social Justice in Counseling

  Citation: 37

  Authors: TOM A., IVELISSE TORRES, CARLOS P., EDIL TORRES

• Toward a Relational Humanism

  Citation: 36

  Authors: KENNETH J.

• Black Existentialism: Extending the Discourse on Meaning and Existence

  Citation: 34

  Authors: LINWOOD G., LISA A., TAMIKO, MICHAEL D., NATASHA, ISAAC

• Humanism, Feminism, and Multiculturalism: Essential Elements of Social Justice in Counseling, Education, and Advocacy

  Citation: 34

  Authors: PEGGY

• Irreducibility of Black Male Clients: Considerations for Culturally Competent Counseling

  Citation: 30

  Authors: MICHAEL D., LINWOOD G.

• A Return to the Human in Humanism: A Response to Hansen's Humanistic Vision

  Citation: 27

  Authors: MATTHEW E.

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