Journal Coming Soon!

International Journal for Innovation and Creativity in Counseling

If you’d like to move things forward faster, email createincounseling@gmail.com with “JOURNAL” in the subject line.

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Interested in Submitting an Article?

Email us at createincounseling@gmail.com with the subject line
“JOURNAL SUBMISSION” with your article or any questions you may have.

non-members can submit articles

What’s required to submit an article?

A community that honors difference and encourages creativity
Access to exclusive resources, trainings, and CE opportunities
Eligibility for awards, scholarships, and leadership positions
Opportunities to present and publish your work
Discounted registration for our annual national conference
CEs through World Creativity and Innovation Day and other events
Networking and mentorship across modalities and career levels
Membership Newsletter featuring creative interventions, ACC activities, member spotlights, advertising, and highlighting student & professional work

Meet the Editors

Dr. Amanda DeDiego

Treasurer and Journal Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Ian Lértora

Journal Committee Co-Chair

Meet the Peer Review Team

Dr. Amanda DeDiego

Treasurer and Journal Committee Co-Chair
Dr. Ian Lértora

Journal Committee Co-Chair

About The Association for Creativity in Counseling Journal

Whether you’re incorporating play, poetry, movement, gaming, nature, or narrative into your work, you belong here.

ACC was created to support those who challenge convention, embrace difference, and use creativity as a pathway for healing. We promote relational, expressive counseling practices that center human connection and growth.