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Originally Posted by Dr.Muffin
ive always wondered if people had a preference for what gender their therapist is and why they prefer one over the other. also, have you ever been told you should see a specific gendered therapist for specific reasons or to work through specific things?
ive only ever had female therapists and im not sure i could open up to a man. i know that i definitely have issues with men (absentee father and all) and intellectually, i could see how having a male therapist might be exactly what i need. but still, i hesitate.
on the other hand, i have a female friend who will only see a male therapist and cant ever see herself preferring a female.
thoughts?
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I'm glad you asked this question. I mentioned in my group therapy once that I absolutely would not want a female therapist...and I didn't know why. During an individual session with my male therapist, it was mentioned, but we didn't explore it due to lack of time - and then never got back to it.
Considering I have a history of child sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental and emotional abuse to work through, I find that I'm having trouble broaching the sexual subjects with my male therapist. Yet, I don't want a female therapist! Is it that subconsciously I am trying to avoid the topic? Hmmm. I wonder.
It's certainly worth exploring.