Posted by caraher on August 30, 2004, at 18:42:27
In reply to Male or female -- does it matter?, posted by Aphrodite on August 30, 2004, at 18:01:56
It certainly makes a difference, and for some it may even be the difference between "working" and "not working," but I hesitate to generalize. I've seen a psychiatrist (female) and two psychologists (1 male, 1 female) and "interviewed" one other psychologist (female). I'm male. I never consciously made it a part of my decision. I think I probably do prefer a female therapist but not to the point that I have ever made that a conscious preference. It's at best a secondary consideration for me.
If you're aware of significant sexual issues you need to deal with it makes this aspect more important (obviously, I think)...
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