I had a gay male therapist my first time in therapy (I'm female), and that was great for me. I would actually prefer a gay male therapist. I used to have pretty extreme issues with other women getting close to me. I am much better now, but still, the thought of a female therapist panics me. If I'm being honest, a lesbian therapist would send me screaming for the door. I have friends who are lesbian and it's never an issue, so . . . dunno where that absolute panic about a lesbian therapist comes from.

Really. I wonder what is up with that? I have spent the night in the same motel room with lesbian friends. We ride and camp together. I don't *think* I am homophobic. ?? But the thought of a lesbian therapist for me makes me shake and want to puke.