This article discusses how Adlerian counseling can be used as a form of school counseling for African American adolescents. Moreover, school counseling for African American adolescents is discussed within the context of African American culture. Due to the strength-based nature of Adlerian approach, it can capitalize on African American adolescents? cultural differences. In addition, these adolescents tend to be academically at-risk, and Adlerian counseling can be a useful approach with other techniques.