Abstract
Self-disclosure of the African-American college student is examined in light of literature suggesting that African-Americans may disclose little about themselves in psychotherapy with a Caucasian therapist. The paper explores how African-American students may require greater sensitivity to issues concerning self-disclosure on the part of the therapist in order to fully benefit from therapeutic services in the college environment. Treatment approaches for African-American students, who may initially present with a low disclosing style, include appropriate self-disclosure by the therapist, attention to empathic communication, and greater cultural awareness.