Call For Papers
Submit your psychotherapy research to a leading open access journal advancing evidence-based mental health practice and therapeutic science.
Publish Your Psychotherapy Research
The International Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research invites original research, clinical studies, case analyses, and systematic reviews across all areas of therapeutic intervention and mental health treatment. Our rigorous peer review process ensures published work meets the highest scientific standards while reaching the global mental health community.
IJPPR provides a platform for clinicians, researchers, and educators to share discoveries that improve psychological treatment outcomes, therapeutic effectiveness, and mental health care delivery worldwide.
IJPPR welcomes submissions addressing fundamental and applied aspects of psychotherapy practice. Our editorial focus spans the complete spectrum of therapeutic science, from theoretical frameworks and treatment protocols to clinical outcomes and process research across diverse mental health populations.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapies
Research on CBT, ACT, DBT, and related approaches including protocol development, mechanism studies, effectiveness trials, and adaptations for specific disorders and populations in clinical mental health settings.
Psychodynamic Approaches
Studies on psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapies including short-term dynamic therapy, mentalization-based treatment, transference-focused approaches, and contemporary relational methods.
Humanistic and Experiential
Investigations into person-centered therapy, emotion-focused therapy, Gestalt approaches, existential therapy, and experiential methods emphasizing therapeutic relationship and personal growth.
Integrative Practice
Research on multimodal treatments, common factors approaches, treatment matching, and integrated care models combining psychotherapy with other mental health interventions.
Process and Outcome Research
Studies examining therapeutic mechanisms, alliance factors, treatment fidelity, client factors, and outcome measurement across psychotherapy modalities and clinical populations.
Digital and Telehealth
Advances in online therapy, mobile mental health applications, virtual reality interventions, and technology-enhanced treatment delivery for psychological disorders.
IJPPR publishes diverse article formats to accommodate different research contributions. Each submission type undergoes appropriate peer review tailored to its specific requirements and expected impact on therapeutic practice.
- Original Research: Full-length investigations presenting novel findings with detailed methodology and statistical analysis applicable to psychotherapy practice
- Review Articles: Comprehensive systematic or narrative reviews synthesizing current knowledge on therapeutic techniques or mental health treatment topics
- Case Reports: Clinically instructive cases demonstrating therapeutic interventions, treatment challenges, or innovative approaches with educational value
- Clinical Notes: Brief reports describing treatment adaptations, clinical innovations, or procedural improvements for mental health practice
- Letters to the Editor: Concise communications addressing published work or presenting preliminary findings of immediate clinical relevance
- Perspectives: Expert commentary on emerging issues, professional practice implications, or future directions in psychotherapy and mental health
Rapid publication: IJPPR prioritizes timely dissemination of significant findings. Our editorial process aims to deliver initial decisions within four weeks, with accepted manuscripts published online within days of final acceptance.
Publishing with IJPPR offers distinct advantages for psychotherapy researchers seeking to maximize the impact of their clinical research. Our commitment to open access ensures your work reaches the broadest possible audience of mental health professionals, clinicians, and researchers working to improve psychological treatment outcomes.
Global Visibility
Open access publication removes barriers, ensuring your psychotherapy research reaches mental health clinics and training programs worldwide without subscription limitations.
Expert Peer Review
Rigorous evaluation by recognized specialists in psychotherapy research, clinical psychology, and mental health science ensures published work meets the highest quality standards.
Rapid Turnaround
Efficient editorial workflows minimize time from submission to publication, allowing timely dissemination of findings relevant to clinical practice and therapeutic intervention.
Permanent Archiving
Digital preservation partnerships ensure long-term accessibility of your published research for future generations of psychotherapists and mental health researchers.
Authors should prepare manuscripts following IJPPR formatting requirements detailed in our Instructions for Authors. Submissions must represent original work not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All authors must agree to submission and meet authorship criteria according to ICMJE guidelines.
Ethics requirements include institutional review board approval for human subjects research, informed consent documentation, and clinical trial registration where applicable. Conflicts of interest and funding sources must be disclosed completely. Adherence to appropriate reporting guidelines (CONSORT, PRISMA, CARE) is expected for study types.
IJPPR provides comprehensive support throughout the publication process. Our editorial team assists authors with formatting questions, technical requirements, and manuscript preparation. Language editing services are available for authors whose first language is not English, ensuring clear communication of psychotherapy findings to the international mental health community.
IJPPR periodically publishes themed special issues on emerging psychotherapy topics. These curated collections provide focused platforms for research on trauma treatment, child and adolescent therapy, culturally-adapted interventions, and other priority areas in mental health practice. Contact the editorial office to propose a special issue or inquire about submission opportunities.
Open access publication through IJPPR ensures your psychotherapy research reaches practitioners and researchers worldwide without subscription barriers. Mental health clinicians in community settings, private practice, and developing regions can access your findings immediately upon publication. This broad reach accelerates the translation of research into clinical practice improvements.
Citation advantages of open access are well documented. Freely available articles receive more downloads, generate broader social media attention, and accumulate citations faster than subscription-restricted alternatives. Your psychotherapy research achieves maximum visibility among the clinician and researcher audiences who can apply your findings.
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Join the community of psychotherapy researchers advancing mental health science through rigorous peer-reviewed publication. Your research can improve therapeutic outcomes worldwide.
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