Yes you did the right thing!!! I don't see how it could hurt to have done that so I think it's good.

I'm with you on the gender-preference with therapists -- it's important. I'm also only able to see a male therapist (I know I could never get anywhere with a female -- I suspect it just has to do with how I related to my mom).

I hope you can find a male therapist! And good for you on making the phone call!

Sidony