Self-disclosure is an interpersonal process of an individual sharing personal information to another individual. Self-disclosure is also considered to be a professional disposition within the counseling profession and is also cited in higher education to be related to increased student motivation, participation, and learning. The current study explored the experiences of counselor educators who use self-disclosure as a teaching strategy within their classrooms. An interpretative phenomenological analysis research design was conducted used to determine describe the experiences of nine (N = 9) counselor educators. A literature review on self-disclosure, self-disclosure in higher-education, and counselor education are discussed. The methodology, findings, limitations, and future research directions are addressed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]