The Counseling Psychologist
The Counseling Psychologist (TCP) publishes articles on the science, practice, and education/training of counseling psychology. It also focuses on timely topics in a diversity of areas such as multiculturalism, prevention and intervention, research methods, vocational psychology, assessment, international counseling, health, and social justice and advocacy.
For more than 40 years, TCP has helped to define the field and expand its boundaries by promoting a strength-based, developmental, and contextual perspective. Previous article topics have been oriented around the following subject areas:
- Acculturation
- Assessment
- Cross-Cultural Competency
- Discrimination/Prejudice
- Ethics
- Ethnicity and Race
- Gender Issues
- Health Disparities
- International Counseling and Research
- Mechanisms of Coping
- Multiculturalism
- Prevention and Intervention
- Research Methods
- Sexual Orientation
- Social Justice
- Training and Supervision
- Vocational Psychology
The Counseling Psychologist brings you current information on important events and progress in the field through a variety of features that include:
Major Contributions: Concentrate on current subjects related to the science and practice of counseling psychology.
Articles: Explore a broad range of topics, from professional issues to integrative reviews, including historical articles as well as articles on diverse populations and international perspectives.
Division 17: Highlights activities and awards.
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The Counseling Psychologist is the official publication of the Society of Counseling Psychology (Division 17) of the American Psychological Association. Articles focus on the theory, research, and practice of counseling psychology. In addition, the journal has two forums, the International Forum and the Legacies and Tradition Forum, which highlight scholarship involving international populations and document the history of the field of counseling psychology, respectively.
| Bryan S. K. Kim | University of Hawaii at Hilo, USA |
| Cirleen DeBlaere | Georgia State University, USA |
| Alex L. Pieterse | University at Albany, SUNY, USA |
| Robert "Jeff" Reese | Auburn University, USA |
| Elizabeth M. Vera | Loyola University Chicago, USA |
| Ayse Ciftci | Purdue University, USA |
| Lisa Y. Flores | University of Missouri - Columbia, USA |
| Caitlin Aiona Smith | University of Hawaii at Hilo, USA |
| Tara Myers | University of Hawaii at Hilo, USA |
| Dena Abbott | University of Nebraska - Lincoln, USA |
| Alex A. Ajayi | University Minnesota-Twin Cities, USA |
| Rawan Atari-Khan | Marquette University, USA |
| Mina Attia | The George Washington University, USA |
| Theodore Bartholomew | Scripps College, USA |
| Amoneeta Beckstein | Fort Lewis College, USA |
| Robinder Bedi | University of British Columbia, Canada |
| Sha'Kema Blackmon | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis School of Education, USA |
| Sha’Kema Blackmon | Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis School of Education, USA |
| Larisa Buhin-Krenek | Touro College Berlin, Germany |
| Silvia Canetto | Colorado State University, USA / Universitá di Padova, Italy / Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Peru |
| Stephanie Carrera | Vita Nova Psychology Associates, USA |
| Amanda Case | Purdue University, USA |
| Grace Caskie | Lehigh University, USA |
| Klaus Cavalhieri | University of Albany, USA |
| Hsiu-Lan Cheng | University of San Francisco, USA |
| Bagmi Das | The George Washington University, USA |
| Rosalyn D. Davis | Indiana University Kokomo, USA |
| Melissa M. Ertl | University of Minnesota Twin Cities, USA |
| Anna Kawennison Fetter | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA |
| Alexander Fietzer | Hunter College of the City University of New York, USA |
| Sonya Flessati | Mount Royal University, Canada |
| Ryan E. Flinn | University of North Dakota, USA |
| Michael M. Gale | University of Hartford, USA |
| Yunkyoung Loh Garrison | Bates College, USA |
| Beverly Gordon | Washington Adventist University, USA |
| Connesia Handford | Licensed Psychologist |
| Lydia Harim Ahn | Arizona State University, USA |
| Cassandra L. Hinger | Georgia State University, USA |
| Kimberly Hook | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA |
| Paul Ingram | Texas Tech University, USA |
| Rebekah Ingram Estevez | Georgia Southern University, USA |
| Ling Jin | University of Calgary, Canada |
| Nicole L. Johnson | Lehigh University, USA |
| Shawn C. T. Jones | Virginia Commonwealth University, USA |
| Colleen A. Kase | Stockton University, USA |
| Brian T. H. Keum | Boston College, United States |
| Grace Kim | Boston University, USA |
| Douglas Knutson | Oklahoma State University, USA |
| Minsun Lee | Seton Hall University, USA |
| Soonhee Lee | Stevenson University, USA |
| Tyler Lefevor | Rhodes College, USA |
| Jonah Li | University of Washington, USA |
| William Ming Liu | University of Maryland, USA |
| Rodney Lowman | CSPP/Alliant Interbational University, USA |
| Yun Lu | Zhejiang University, China |
| Xiaochen Luo | Santa Clara University, USA |
| Linh P. Luu | University of Memphis, USA |
| Cara Maffini | San José State University, USA |
| Meredith Maroney | University of Calgary, Canada |
| Sylvia Marotta-Walters | George Washington University, USA |
| Brian McCabe | Auburn University, USA |
| Caitlin M. Mercier | Illinois State University, USA |
| Amanda M. Mitchell | University of Louisville, USA |
| Daryl Niedermoser | Psychiatry Baselland, Switzerland |
| Ankita Nikalje | University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, USA |
| Yuki Okubo | Salisbury University, USA |
| Rhea L. Owens | University of Minnesota Duluth, USA |
| Soeun Park | Cal Poly Pomona, USA |
| Joshua Parmenter | Utah State University, USA |
| Andrés E. Pérez-Rojas | New Mexico State University, USA |
| Harvey Peters | The George Washington University, USA |
| Katheryn L. Roberson | Fordham University, USA |
| Julia Roncoroni | University of Denver, USA |
| Ankita Sahu | Southern Illinois University, USA |
| Jonathan A. Sepulveda | Felician University, USA |
| Todd Sevig | University of Michigan, USA |
| Munyi Shea | Seattle Pacific University, USA |
| Yerin Shim | Chungnam National University, South Korea |
| Christopher Stults | Baruch College, USA |
| Brandon L. Velez | Teachers College, Columbia University, USA |
| Dennis Wendt | McGill University, Canada |
| Melanie Wilcox | Augusta University, USA |
| Minji Yang | San Jose State University, USA |
| Heidi A. Zetzer | University of California, Santa Barbara, USA |
The Counseling Psychologist publishes several types of conceptual and empirical articles related to counseling psychology. Manuscripts on all topics relevant to counseling psychologists are welcome and will be considered. Authors may also wish to refer to the Editor’s vision statement regarding current and future directions for the Journal.
TYPES OF MANUSCRIPTS
Regular Manuscripts include conceptual articles and empirical reports of research with U.S. samples.These manuscripts should be no more than 35 pages in length (including references, tables, and figures). For manuscripts that describe mixed-methods studies, qualitative studies, multi-study instrument development, and the like that may require more pages may be granted additional manuscript space. For these types of manuscripts, please contact the editor before submission to discuss the amount of additional pages that are needed.
International Forum manuscripts promote international scholarship in counseling psychology. Submissions to this forum include manuscripts reporting on (a) research with international samples collected outside of the U.S., (b) professional practice in international settings, (c) research conducted in the U.S. with international samples, (d) cross-cultural investigations, and (e) conceptual issues related to the internationalization of counseling psychology. All submissions that report on international samples or on issues related to the internationalization of counseling psychology should be submitted through this Forum. These manuscripts have a limit of 35 pages in length (including references, tables, and figures). For manuscripts that describe mixed-methods studies, qualitative studies, multi-study instrument development, and the like that may require more pages may be granted additional manuscript space. For these types of manuscripts, please contact the editor before submission to discuss the amount of additional pages that are needed.
If studies are conducted in a language different from English, authors should report on the translation process, including (a) whether the translation involved a back translation, (b) the qualifications and/or training of the translators, (c) the relationships between the translators and the manuscript authors as well as the translators’ roles in the study, and (d) the areas (e.g., measures, data, presentation of results) that were translated. We strongly encourage (although we do not require) that, after translation, these manuscripts be proofread to enhance their readability.
Major Contributions that focus on a unifying theme are one of the hallmarks of The Counseling Psychologist. Introduced in 1969 by John Whiteley, the basic format is to have one or more manuscripts constituting a Major Contribution on a single topic, in some cases followed by reaction manuscripts from a diverse group of colleagues to stimulate additional thought. The complete submission, whether consisting of one or more manuscripts, including references, can range from 70 to 120 pages. There is no limit on the page length for each manuscript; however, the entire submission should not exceed 120 pages. Given the manuscript length of Major Contributions, authors may first submit a Major Contribution Proposal that is approximately 25 pages in length (see details regarding how to organize the Proposal below). Also, we encourage authors to consult with the Editor, Bryan S. K. Kim, prior to submitting a Major Contribution Proposal. If the proposal is approved, full-length manuscripts are subsequently developed and reviewed.
Major Contributions are conceptual, empirical, and methodological contributions to research, practice, and/or training activities of interest to counseling psychologists. Critical literature reviews are encouraged. We encourage authors to submit a package of shorter manuscripts to this Forum. For example, the lead manuscript might be primarily a conceptual manuscript, with the next two manuscripts providing empirical support for some part of the conceptual model identified in the first manuscript. A fourth manuscript might build on the other three manuscripts by discussing practice implications. Collectively, the package of manuscripts in such a submission would integrate theory, science, and practice. Whether through one extended manuscript or a package of shorter manuscripts, the best Major Contributions will explicitly (a) integrate theory, practice, and science; (b) address major societal problems; (c) discuss implications for specific populations; and (d) establish a historical context for the Major Contribution.
Reactions/Rejoinders to Major Contributions (Invitation only)
Legacies and Traditions Forum (Invitation only) documents the personal and professional lives of early pioneers whose work has shaped our profession. The main goal of the Forum is to feature a counseling psychologist whose significant contributions have shaped the history and values of counseling psychology, and who has made significant contributions to the Society of Counseling Psychology. Thus, each manuscript represents an oral history of the profession and preserves the Society’s history. Pioneers must be at least 60 years of age and have made major contributions through science and/or practice activities.
In Memoriam (Invitation only) submissions honor the lives of those psychologists who have made significant contributions to counseling psychology. Past presidents of Division 17 and Leona Tyler Award winners are all recognized. Selection of distinguished past contributors is on a case-by-case basis, with assistance from an advisory committee composed of the past president, president, and president-elect of the society.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
• Manuscripts should be prepared according to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. They should be double-spaced and formatted for 8.5 x 11 paper, and be free of any comments or track changes. We strongly encourage authors to review our proofing checklist prior to submission.
• Please submit manuscripts electronically at: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tcpjournal. Authors will be asked to set up an online account in the SageTRACK system, powered by ScholarOne.
• Documents should be submitted as Microsoft Word documents. They should not be converted to PDF format. For the References section, we request that, if possible, Mendeley or EndNote be used. Mendeley is available at no cost, EndNote (full version) has a fee for purchase, and EndNote (basic version) is available at no cost; smartphone apps are also available for these software programs. The preference is Mendeley but EndNote is suitable as well. If your submission is accepted for publication, you will be asked to submit the folder or dataset of references that was used for the manuscript, which will be used during the copyediting stage. IMPORTANT: If you create the References section without the use of either of these software programs, it still is acceptable. Whether or not a referencing software program is used will have no bearing on the review process and final disposition of the submission.
• Authors are advised to use language that is free from sexist, racist, or ethnic bias; heterosexism; bias toward people with disabilities; ageism; and other kinds of biases. Use of his/her is not recommended. Authors should use gender neutral terminology whenever appropriate.
• When submitting manuscripts, authors should be sure to remove any identifying information in the manuscript for a proper masked review. This includes removing names, professional affiliations, and references to specific geographic locations. In addition, authors should remove any reference to institutional affiliations. For example, the specific name of the institution granting IRB approval, or the name of a collaborating agency where data were collected, should not appear in the submission. Authors should also remove any citations, along with the corresponding references, to manuscripts that have not yet been published (i.e., “in press” or “under review”). Submitting authors can enter a placeholder (e.g., “Citation removed for masked peer review, in press”) for these citations. However, no placeholder should be included in the references. Authors do not need to remove citations or references for articles they have authored that have already been published. Authors should ensure that there is no other context provided in the paper that could help the reader identify who they are.
• Please be sure to enter all manuscript authors and institutions, including student authors and their institutions, when submitting through ScholarOne.
Major Contribution Proposals
Major Contribution proposals consist of three sections prepared in accordance to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association guidelines.
OVERVIEW (Section I)
• A one-paragraph description of the Major Contribution.
• Specific goals of the Major Contribution.
• A one-paragraph description of the proposed structure of the Major Contribution. The complete submission, whether consisting of one or more manuscripts, including references, can range from 70 to 120 pages. Concise manuscripts are valued.
• Specify the amount of time needed to prepare the proposed Major Contribution.
SUMMARY (Section II)
• Summary of the proposed manuscript(s) that constitute the Major Contribution (approximately 10 pages). The purpose of this section is to allow the author(s) to provide specific details about the proposed structure and content of the proposal discussed in Section I. Inclusion of some citations is encouraged.
REFERENCES (Section III)
• Listing of the references used in Sections I and II.
ETHICAL ISSUES
• Authors are expected to adhere to the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (APA, 2010) in conducting all phases of their investigation and manuscript preparation. Specifically, the ethics of research and publication are mentioned in Standard 8: Research and Publication. The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association has sections relevant to the ethics of publication on pp. 13-16. Authors are also encouraged to review the APA Open Letter to Authors for APA Journals at http://www.apa.org/pubs/authors/openletter.pdf.
• It is important that all ethical issues with regard to treatment of research participants be carefully examined and actions taken in accordance with the APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (APA, 2019).
• It is important that every person who contributed to the project is acknowledged in the Author Notes, in accordance with APA policy, or is listed as an author.
• Authors are expected to report data and results that are both honest and accurate.
• Submitting a previously published manuscript for review and submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals at the same time is prohibited.
• Piecemeal or fragmented publications that form a single study are discouraged unless there is a clear benefit to the scientific community by publishing findings separately. When reporting from a large data set with previously written reports, the current submission must include references to each written report and make clear the degree of sample overlap across them. In all cases where there are multiple reports from the data set included in a present submission, authors should inform the editor as well as explicitly note the nature of multiple reports with their submission.
• Authors submitting manuscripts are protected by common law against the unauthorized use of their unpublished work.
• Reviewers are required to destroy the manuscript after their review is completed, and are prohibited from referring to the unpublished work in any way.
• Authors are required to confirm they followed all ethical guidelines when submitting a manuscript.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
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http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tcpjournal.
1. TYPE, TITLE, & ABSTRACT
• Choose manuscript type from the drop-down menu.
• Type Manuscript Title. Titles should not include abbreviations and must be no more than 12 words.
• Type your abstract. Abstracts are limited to 150 words.
2. KEYWORDS
• Choose at least three (maximum of five) keywords from the drop down menu.
3. AUTHORS & INSTITUTIONS
• Enter ALL manuscript authors and institutions. This includes all authors on each manuscript of a major contribution and student authors.
4. DETAILS & COMMENTS
• Type (or attach) a required cover letter.
• Answer all required ethical questions.
5. FILE UPLOAD
• Upload a masked main manuscript document (required). All identifying information about the author(s) must be eliminated. This includes, but is not limited to, authors’ names, institutions, professional affiliations, and specific geographic location. Further, references to articles “in press” or “under review” written by one of the authors should be eliminated from the primary document and from the Reference section. Instead, in the body of the manuscript, indicate “Author Citation” and do not include the reference for the work in press or under review in the Reference section.
• Upload a separate title page with identifying author and institution information (required).
• Optional additional documents may include a separate table, figure, or image. If more than three files are uploaded, ScholarOne will provide an option to upload additional documents.
6. REVIEW AND SUBMIT
• Review the information provided to ensure that it has been entered correctly and that all required fields have been completed.
• Submit the manuscript information.
• You will receive an automated e-mail from ScholarOne indicating that the submission has been received.
For additional information, ScholarOne provides assistance to authors at:
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Inquiries can be addressed to Bryan S. K. Kim, Editor, via e-mail (bryankim@hawaii.edu) or telephone (305-284-2230).
ORCID
As part of our commitment to ensuring an ethical, transparent and fair peer review process Sage is a supporting member of ORCID, the Open Researcher and Contributor ID. ORCID provides a unique and persistent digital identifier that distinguishes researchers from every other researcher, even those who share the same name, and, through integration in key research workflows such as manuscript and grant submission, supports automated linkages between researchers and their professional activities, ensuring that their work is recognized.
The collection of ORCID iDs from corresponding authors is now part of the submission process of this journal. If you already have an ORCID iD you will be asked to associate that to your submission during the online submission process. We also strongly encourage all co-authors to link their ORCID ID to their accounts in our online peer review platforms. It takes seconds to do: click the link when prompted, sign into your ORCID account and our systems are automatically updated. Your ORCID iD will become part of your accepted publication’s metadata, making your work attributable to you and only you. Your ORCID iD is published with your article so that fellow researchers reading your work can link to your ORCID profile and from there link to your other publications.
If you do not already have an ORCID iD please follow this link to create one or visit our ORCID homepage to learn more.
REFERENCE
American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.