I can only see myself with a female therapist, and somewhat older than me, for various reasons - discussing female issues, as I've had a lot of female-specific health problems; and I'm realizing now also because I've always been looking for that alter-mother, to fill needs that my mother didn't meet. My T is fully aware of this! Interestingly enough, my brother also only wanted a female therapist, but he wanted someone who was closer to our age, almost like another sister. He found a great T and had much success with her.