I can say that I would not be comfortable having a male T. I have a very hard time being around males anyway, to be in a room alone with one is panic inducing. I recieve therapy through the local DV shelter, and they use interns from the local colleges. There was a male intern who walked into the room where I was for group and I about went through the roof. While I was in the hospital, I had to talk with a male psychologist. I was very apprehensive, and my body language showed it.

I would not be able to talk about my abuse with a male, it has taken me 2 1/2 yrs to be comfortable enough to talk about the really bad parts with my Ts. I am very self-conscious, and after being told things by my abuser, it is worse.