I vacillated for MONTHS on whether to go with a male or female, the location of the facility, trying to figure out what specialty or degree would be best.....There were always just more questions. Finally it was my son crying and screaming at me that finally got me to say (*&^ it and just call SOMEWHERE. I found a location I like with several licensed therapists...some men some women... after calling and hanging up a few times, I finally stayed on the phone... asked for an appointment and then let the secretary just schedule me with whom ever. Ultimately I left it up to the state licensing board and fate. Overall my T seems like a good match.