This study explores the complex relationship between the wounded healer archetype and self-disclosure within clinical and counseling psychology graduate academia. This researcher conducted a literature review of the wounded healer archetype and its intersection with psychological theory and research; self-disclosure and its role in the field, in addition to self-disclosure of one's wounded healer identity; and stigma within the field of psychology and within psychology graduate academia. This researcher gathered qualitative data on the thoughts, feelings, experiences, and meaning-making of participants through the utilization of semi-structured interviews. Ten participants currently enrolled in an APA-accredited clinical or counseling psychology graduate program, who identified as wounded healers and who disclosed their wounds within their Statement of Purpose whilst applying for graduate programs, were interviewed for this study. Interview data was analyzed utilizing an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach. Findings indicate that student clinicians who identify as wounded healers: experience uncertainty, tension, and fears of stigma when disclosing their wounds; must hold and confront their ideas of professionalism in relationship to their wounds; disclose out of a desire to be known, to be authentic, and to connect with others on a deeper and more meaningful level; utilize their disclosures as a form of protection; and constantly evolve their relationship with their wounded healer identity as they move through their graduate learning and clinical training. [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.]