The purpose of this study was to examine counselor trainees' cognitive attributions and countertransference reactions toward persons with physical disabilities. Specifically, the present study investigated whether counselor trainees responded differently either cognitively or affectively between a client without a physical disability versus with a physical disability. The sample (N=196) consisted of individuals 20 to 60 years old who were enrolled in either a CACREP or CORE-accredited counseling program. Participants completed the following measures: Demographic Questionnaire, Cognitive Attribution Scale (CAS), and the Impact Message Inventory-Circumplex (IMI-C). An independent samples t-test and MANCOVA were conducted, controlling for relevant demographic factors. Results showed that counselor trainees did report different cognitive attributions and experienced different countertransference reactions toward a client without a physical disability versus a client with a physical disability. CAS results showed that counselor trainees viewing a client with a physical disability attributed presenting behavioral health concerns more due to dispositional reasons. IMI-C results showed that counselor trainees reported significantly higher friendly reactions toward the client with a physical disability. Implications for clinical practice, counselor education and supervision were reviewed. Recommendations for future research were also provided. [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://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]