What does it truly mean to take an authentic approach with both supervisees and clients? Dr. Andrew Dahlstrom shares the meaningfulness and impact of authenticity and its necessity towards developing trusting and growth producing clinical and interpersonal relationships. Dr. Dahlstrom's approach is rooted in his own introspection and reflection of the personal path of healing that positioned him well to do the work of a therapist. A theme emerges about shared suffering amongst therapists, supervisees, and clients. Dr. Dahlstrom cultivation of trust with his clients and supervisees moves them to showing their vulnerability; a precedent to growth.