Male vs Female therapists

[jeni]

My therapist is male, and he is fantastic. It did take me a long time to open up entirely, but I don't think that had anything to do with gender. It was mostly because I was not yet aware of what it was that I was hiding, and I was not yet ready to face them with anyone.

Unlike many of the girls here, I think I have an easier time talking to a male than I would with a female. I am not sure why, though.

[rachel89]

My therapist is also male, and he is gay and works with LGBT issues. Personally, I would prefer to see a female therapist, but gay men are okay with me, I would probably feel uncomfortable with a straight male though.

[Call me Ray]

My therapist is male. The very few female therapists I've seen in my life just weren't a good fit and I never felt like I could really talk to them. Then again I'm FtM so that might have something to do with it.

[Jessica Merriman]

My therapist is BI and we get along great. I have never been uncomfortable with him at all. My primary Psychologist is female and is in charge of the whole Psychology Department at the University. 

[Jean24]

I really don't see much of a difference. Mostly because of moving, I've had 4 female and one male therapist. One of the females was and the male were particularly useless. One was just a terrible person who was in it for the money and getting you on antidepressants as soon as you walked into her office while the other subscribed to that useless Freudian BS where everything you do in life can be related to your secret desire have sex with your parents. The other 3 women are very nice people. In my opinion the therapy sessions are all about the same. I've had doctors and social workers. In the end it's all just as useless. One way or another we, as patients in a world with limited options, have to accept things as they are and do what we can to advance them. Therapy is just a rite of passage wher you pay to have your burden documented.

[Felix]

Before I began transition, I absolutely could not connect with a female therapist. I would tolerate it if I had to but it was mostly not useful. After I changed my name and started hormones I became more open to therapists of any gender.

My current therapist is a guy, and I have trouble with him because he is overtly "stereotypically" gay and I don't feel like he understands or accepts or has much empathy for a gay transman. Half of what he says seems to be just reassurances that it's okay to be trans, which is not at all what I'm even seeing him for. Bringing it up all the time makes me self-conscious about stuff I wasn't worried about to begin with.

[YoungZep]

I didn't even bother look for male therapist. I found a older lady and felt completely comfortable talking to her.