Posted by DaisyM on November 26, 2003, at 22:53:16
In reply to Re: Opposite gender therapists a bad idea? » Eddie Sylvano, posted by fallsfall on November 26, 2003, at 17:55:44
I also interviewed women and men, thinking I wanted a woman. Turns out one was too touchy/feely and the other woman reminded me of my mother! (I met with her 3 times during which time she asked for info on my agency (for kids) then referred a family. Great but it was too weird for me to have these boundaries crossed so quickly.) When I called the Therapist I have now, he invited me in, and we met twice for me to decide. He is quiet and gentle and funny. He is completely disconnected from the rest of my life, especially professionally. That was a really good start. I've told him things I never intended to.
I think an erotic transference is unlikely. I agree with above posts, it is about "fit" not gender.
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