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Originally Posted by hangingon
I have been reading alot on here latey of the different experiences that people have with their T.
I was very surprised to see how many here actually have Male therapists, in fact it seems like they have the closest relationships with their therapists.
I have never thought about seeing a male T, I guess it made me feel really uncomfortable having been abused by men in the past. However, the more I think of it, maybe thats the route I should have went, to really see that there are trust worthy men out there.
Just wondering how many of you have had experiences with both male and female T, and which one you perferred most. Also why they were most comfortable, or what is it that you like about them most?
Pardon my title goof up lol, I have no idea if that can be edited 
Hangingon |
I had a female T in the past that was not-so-great.
I currently have a male T in the present.
I think there is a larger number of male therapists than female, but the success of any T relationship is based on the fit between client and therapist, not on gender. The skill of the T must also be taken into account. I think you should see whatever gender of T makes you more comfortable. For me I don't care either way, but I think I get along better with my T who is a male--this is entirely based on my previous T's personality, not her gender.
I think there are more females who see therapists because males haven't quite caught up with it yet-but I see this changing, especially since more males are diagnosed with ADHD and it is becoming socially acceptable (I cringe at "social acceptance" for health problems) for males to see therapists for ADHD (largely considered amongst men as an "acceptable, safe" diagnosis, vs. depression for instance). Hence, we are more likely to see women posting on here about male T's and female clients.
There are plenty of trustworthy men out there, but you don't need to have a male T to show that to you.