Newsletter
The Georgia Journal of Professional Counseling, an open access, peer-reviewed publication by the LPCA of GA, showcases the latest in professional research and development. With articles viewed by over 7,500 students and professionals, our journal is an influential platform for clinical practice, professional issues, new techniques, education, training, and research in counseling and applied psychology.
Since 2016, we’ve received 674 submissions and published 337 articles, maintaining a 50% acceptance rate.
We are also excited to announce our upcoming move to the EBSCOhost database, enhancing our reach and impact.
2025 Issues
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The LPC Connection (click here for past issues) is a quarterly publication designed specifically for LPCA members in the state of Georgia. It serves three main goals:
- To help counselors in the profession learn more about the practice of counseling and business development.
- To serve as resource to help counselors stay current with the current trends and challenges in field to help counselors understand how to promote the profession in GA.
- To promote the achievement and success of fellow counselors in the GA.
Get Published: It's Easier Than You Think!
Step 1: Select A Topic
Our newsletter covers a wide range of topics from personal experiences to research. Trust us, you have a story to share! We allow submissions from students, non-licensed, associate, clinical, and CPCS members. Review any of the topic areas below and decide what story or information you want to share with the profession.
- Personal Experiences in Counseling/Mental Health
- Trauma
- Multiculturalism / Diversity
- Self-Care and Burnout
- Counseling Theory and Approaches to Therapy
- Clinical / Evidence-Based Practice
- Ethical and Legal Issues
- DSM-5 and Psychopathology
- Tele-Mental Health
- Supervision and Consultation
- Book or Article Review
- Student Issues
- Career Tips and Options
- And Much More!
For a complete list of topic areas please review our Submission Guide!
Step 2: Write Your Article
Writing your article should be fun and meet the following requirements:
- Checked for proper grammar, spelling, etc.
- Have a title in all caps
- Approximately 500 words (including tables and citations)
- Have a 2- to 3-sentence bio at the end for each author
Step 3: Submit Your Article and Breathe!
Submission deadlines for articles and advertisements for the Newsletter, which is published four times a year are as follows:
- March/April issue – March 1 (publication date: Mar. 20)
- June/July issue – June 1 (publication date: June 30)
- September/October issue – September 1 (publication date: Sept. 30)
- December/January issue – December 1 (publication date: Jan 5)
