I also only want a male therapist. I wonder sometimes if it's because it was hard to connect with my dad. He was very loving, but I often felt like we just reported to each other on what we were doing. You know, like a book report. There was never much talk of emotions or feelings though he did tell me he loved me. There wasn't much talk of feelings in general in my family -- just none of us had ever been taught to connect in that way. My mother was a bit overbearing though, and that may be why I don't like the idea of a female therapist. Whereas I do like the idea of connecting better with a father-figure. Certainly I've ended up viewing my therapist as a father-figure..... I know I couldn't have the relationship I have with him with a female therapist. It just wouldn't work for me (nor would I be willing to try it).

Sidony