Journal of Counseling & Development

A Home for Counseling Research

The Journal of Counseling & Development is ACA's flagship journal and publishes practice, theory and research articles across 18 different specialty areas and work settings. Access is available through the Wiley Online Library to ACA members and subscribers.

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SCOPE

The Journal of Counseling & Development publishes practice, theory and research articles across 18 different specialty areas and work settings. Sections include research, assessment and diagnosis, theory and practice, and trends.

EDITOR

Matthew Lemberger-Truelove, PhD

Department of Counseling and Higher Education

University of North Texas

Term: July 2022 – June 2025

Email: jcd@unt.edu

INCOMING EDITOR

Bradley T. Erford

Department of Human and Organizational Development

Peabody College – Vanderbilt University

Term: July 2025 – June 2028

Email: Bradley.t.erford@Vanderbilt.edu

The full editorial board roster is available on the Wiley site.

SUBMISSIONS

The journal publishes articles that inform counseling practice with diverse client populations in a variety of settings as represented by ACA members. Additional information about submissions can be found here. Submissions must be made through Wiley’s ScholarOne manuscript portal for the journal.

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