Hey,

I prefer male therapists also. In fact, I won't see a female therapist. And I also don't think it's an erotic attachment. I'm pretty sure it's because my mom was somewhat overbearing -- I feel like I'm safer trying to connect with a male (yeah, I tend to cast the therapist in a parental role). I stated flat-out that I would ONLY see a male therapist when I asked for a recommendation. :-) That's just what works for me. If it's what works for you, I see nothing wrong with that.

I'm not sure so much on the therapist credentials. My therapist has a PhD, but I picked him based on a recommendation from a friend. I would have tried him regardless of what type of degree he had. I think the connection is what's important. You'll probably know fairly soon if the fit isn't right, and it'll be what's between you and the therapist rather than anything to do with their degree. Or at least I strongly suspect so.

Sidony