Advancing the Science of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Join a global community of clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, and behavioral researchers dedicated to publishing evidence-based research on cognitive behavioral interventions. Membership provides predictable publishing costs, expert peer review from mental health specialists, and worldwide visibility for your therapeutic research findings.
About the Journal
The Journal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a peer-reviewed, open access publication dedicated to publishing original research, clinical trials, systematic reviews, and theoretical papers focused on cognitive behavioral therapy and related evidence-based psychological interventions for mental health. Our scope encompasses CBT for anxiety disorders, major depression, trauma and PTSD, substance use, eating disorders, personality disorders, and transdiagnostic approaches to comprehensive mental health treatment.
Our distinguished editorial board includes clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapy researchers, and behavioral scientists from leading academic medical centers and mental health research institutions worldwide. We welcome randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, mechanism studies, treatment adaptation research, technology-enhanced digital interventions, and implementation science that advances evidence-based psychological practice and significantly improves patient outcomes.
We maintain rigorous methodological and ethical standards for all submissions. Authors must provide complete trial registration details for clinical studies, institutional ethics approvals, informed consent documentation, and transparent conflict of interest disclosures. We encourage adherence to CONSORT for clinical trials and PRISMA for systematic reviews. Membership never influences editorial decisions; all manuscripts undergo identical rigorous peer review by mental health research specialists, ensuring the highest scholarly standards for cognitive behavioral therapy research.
Why Researchers Choose Membership
Publishing mental health research should advance therapeutic practice and patient wellbeing, not create financial barriers or publication delays. CBT researchers and clinical psychologists face unique publication challenges in the scholarly landscape. Many investigators struggle with unpredictable costs that complicate research grant budgets and institutional funding allocations. Others experience frustrating delays when critical treatment findings need rapid dissemination. Our membership program directly addresses these challenges.
Eliminate Cost Uncertainty
Accelerate Publication
Global Visibility
Expert Peer Review
Membership Tiers
Select the tier that matches your publication volume and institutional requirements. Whether you are an individual clinical psychologist conducting therapy outcome research and treatment protocol development, a graduate student in clinical psychology developing expertise in cognitive behavioral interventions and therapeutic techniques, an academic psychology department supporting multiple researchers across various specialty areas, or a mental health organization developing and validating treatment protocols for diverse patient populations, our membership tiers provide meaningful cost savings and dedicated author support throughout the entire publication lifecycle. Each tier includes comprehensive benefits designed specifically for the mental health research community.
Individual Researcher
$5,400/yr $2,970 per year- Unlimited submissions
- 30% special issue discount
- Author/co-author eligible
- Editorial guidance
- Membership certificate
- 2-year option: $3,465
Student
$3,200/yr $2,080 per year- Unlimited submissions
- Primary/co-author eligible
- CV certificate
- Compliance guidance
- Requires advisor letter
- 2-year option: $2,405
Institutional
$9,500 per year- 20 manuscripts APC waiver
- Departmental sharing
- Centralized billing
- Platform recognition
- Onboarding support
- 2-year: $11,500 (30)
Corporate
$5,600/yr $3,640 for 10 articles- 10 staff manuscripts/year
- Themed issue contributions
- Recognition certificate
- Same review standards
- Stakeholder recognition
- 2-year: $4,225 (15/yr)
Submit Your Research
Two convenient pathways to share your cognitive behavioral therapy research with the global mental health research community.
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Full-featured online submission system with real-time tracking, reviewer communication, and comprehensive revision management tools.
Submit via ManuscriptZoneSimple Submission Form
Quick and direct manuscript upload with essential metadata collection for straightforward submissions.
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Ready to join the growing community of mental health researchers benefiting from membership? Email [email protected] to begin your application today. Our dedicated membership team responds within 48 hours with detailed next steps, personalized pricing confirmation, and comprehensive information about your selected tier benefits.
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Important Terms
Editorial Independence: Membership reduces publication costs but never influences peer review outcomes or acceptance decisions. Every manuscript submitted to the Journal of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is evaluated on scientific merit, methodological rigor, and contribution to mental health research alone. Our distinguished peer reviewers apply identical rigorous standards to every submission regardless of membership status. The editorial team operates completely independently from membership administration to maintain the highest standards of scholarly integrity.
Common Questions
Do rejected manuscripts use my membership benefits?
No. APC waivers and membership benefits apply only to manuscripts that successfully complete the full peer review process and receive formal acceptance from our editorial team. Rejected manuscripts do not count against your annual allowance or membership credits.
Can co-authors use my membership?
Yes. All co-authors listed on your manuscripts receive full APC relief within your membership allowance, making collaborative multi-site clinical research highly cost-effective for your entire research team.
Are special issues included in my membership?
Unlimited submission benefits exclude special issues, but members receive a generous 30% discount on all special issue article processing charges for themed collections and focused symposia.
Can I upgrade my tier later?
Absolutely. Contact our dedicated membership team anytime to upgrade your tier and receive a revised membership agreement that immediately reflects your enhanced benefits, publication allowances, and additional cost savings for your research publications.
Advance Mental Health Research Today
Remove publication barriers and financial uncertainty. Reach therapists, clinical psychologists, and mental health researchers worldwide. Accelerate evidence-based CBT innovations and improved patient therapeutic outcomes across diverse populations and treatment settings.