Psychotherapy

Aims & Scope

Psychotherapy publishes a wide variety of articles relevant to the field of psychotherapy.

The journal strives to foster interactions among individuals involved with training, practice theory, and research since all areas are essential to psychotherapy.

Authors are asked to submit theoretical contributions, research studies, novel ideas, the controversial, as well as examples of practice-relevant issues that would stimulate other theorists, researchers, and/or practitioners.

The journal includes the widest scope of orientations to inform the readership.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.9
2024	2.60

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.450

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	97

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2540

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	648

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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
• Medline
• Embase

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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.

• The generalizability of the psychoanalytic concept of the working alliance.

  Citation: 3250

  Authors: Edward S.

• Transtheoretical therapy: Toward a more integrative model of change.

  Citation: 2439

  Authors: James O., Carlo C.

• The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention.

  Citation: 1334

  Authors: Pauline Rose, Suzanne Ament

• Alliance in individual psychotherapy.

  Citation: 1264

  Authors: Adam O., A. C., Christoph, Dianne

• The alliance in adult psychotherapy: A meta-analytic synthesis.

  Citation: 1165

  Authors: Christoph, A. C., Bruce E., Adam O.

• Culturally adapted mental health intervention: A meta-analytic review.

  Citation: 840

  Authors: Derek, Timothy B.

• Stages of change in psychotherapy: Measurement and sample profiles.

  Citation: 779

  Authors: Eileen A., James O., Wayne F.

• Research summary on the therapeutic relationship and psychotherapy outcome.

  Citation: 744

  Authors: Michael J., Dean E.

• The role of mentalizing and epistemic trust in the therapeutic relationship.

  Citation: 695

  Authors: Peter, Elizabeth

• What are the benefits of mindfulness? A practice review of psychotherapy-related research.

  Citation: 492

  Authors: Daphne M., Jeffrey A.

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