Posted by Dinah on February 25, 2013, at 8:16:33
In reply to long road in psychotherapy, posted by deerock on February 22, 2013, at 23:20:59
Incidentally, I don't think it's at all uncommon to have a gender preference. I have heard any number of women say they couldn't work with a man. I've had enough bad experiences with girls bullying me as a teen that I tend to be very aware of negative judgements from women. I suppose there might be value in exploring this with a very special female therapist. But not until my distress on other matters was diminished.
Although perhaps I'm being too harsh on myself. It isn't just any male therapist I'd like either. I think I'd be comfortable with a very small subset of all therapists. Therapists have a great deal of power in our lives. I don't see anything wrong with being picky.
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