Research indicates that helping professions are victims of workplace violence perpetrated by the very people they aim to serve. The presenters will share results of a robust research study that surveyed licensed counselors in the State of Ohio about their experiences with and the impact of workplace violence perpetrated by clients. In addition, the presenters will also discuss best practices, from an exhaustive review of the literature, which can be utilized to reduce and mitigate incidents of workplace violence and their potential impact on counselors and society.