Originally coined by Perlman & Saakvitne in 1995, vicarious trauma is described as an emotional residue that originates from treating trauma survivors. Vicarious trauma, depression, and burnout can interfere with a counselor’s decision-making if proper measures are not taken to ensure that competency is not compromised. This presentation serves to inform our audience of the empathetic strain that can stem from working in helping professions, ethical implications that may arise from them, and self-care methods for mental health professionals.