Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling is a scientific publication that efforts to facilitate academic articles and scholarly writings of a number studies in empirical research in the field of Psychology and Counseling. Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling is open to academics, students, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in contributing their thoughts, especially in the field of Psychology and Counseling. The main focus of Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling is welcomes research articles (qualitative and/or quantitative methods), and conceptual review about psychology and counseling. Novel ideas and originality that trigger further research are emphasized. Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling published bi-annually (April and October) with 5 articles in each issue by Faculty of Ushuluddin and Dakwah, IAIN Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia. Sub themes and scope in the scientific publications of Academic Journal of Psychology and Counseling include: 1. Psychology: a. Developmental Psychology b. Educational Psychology c. Social Psychology d. Psychological Measurement e. Cognitive Psychology and other psychological fields 2. Counseling: a. Islamic Guidance and Counseling b. Child and Adolescent Counseling c. Adult and Elder Counseling d. Family Counseling e. School Counseling f. Higher Education Counseling g. Crisis and Risk Counseling h. Occupational Counseling i. Cyber Counseling j. Multicultural Counseling k. Rehabilitation Counseling l. Technology usage in Counseling m. Counseling and Guidance for Special Education n. Counselor Education.