Utilizing fandoms and pop culture figures in a client’s journey provides counselors with an avenue to increase engagement, interest, and autonomy. This presentation will focus on promoting the use of fandoms in the mental health field with focus on parasocial relationships and social surrogacy, as well as promoting multiple strengths, increasing level of engagement, and assisting clients in identifying their own struggles within the safety of the counseling journey. It will also enhance the knowledge base of utilizing fandoms to promote further research and focus on it in the future.