Despite calls for evidence-based practices in counseling, a gap persists between research and real-world application, creating concerns about client well-being and professional efficacy. To address this gap, the Counseling Outcome Research and Evaluation journal proposes an innovative program for connecting researchers and practitioners by leveraging each partner’s unique expertise and assets. In this session, we hope to solicit feedback from interested researchers and practitioners to assess this program’s utility, accessibility, and feasibility for its implementation.