I can speak for the "newcoming" therapists as far as it becoming a female domiated profession. When I was in school for my Master's Degree, the most males we normally had in a class was 3. Sometimes there were no males at all. Actually the only time a large amount of males turned up in a class was for human sexuality, a class in which it is well known that we watch "educational videos," lol... go figure. There were probably guys who didn't even attend the school, hahahaha... Anyway, aside from that observation, I really don't believe in the "empty couch syndrome" for male therapists. Just because more and more women are entering the field does not mean that any less women are requesting male therapists.

I specifially requested a male T. I could never, ever see myself connecting with a female therapist. I could never joke around and be playful with a female T, the way that I am with mine.