Hi, initially mine did when I first went to him, to find out where I was at. I had tried it a couple times. I think if your new they ask this question, its good, that they do. I think they have to cover themselves also. My psychiatrist and therapist, pretty much cant do anything right in my head. I'm very sensitive. Also, I found that males are a little less gentle then females. They have to be gentle with me, I cant handle very much. I get offended by them easily. You have the right to question anything they ask you. take care.