Posted by Shell on February 23, 2001, at 22:59:12
In reply to Woman therapists, pdocs, posted by shellie on February 13, 2001, at 11:14:23
I see a female family doctor for medication and a female social worker. I didn't plan it that way. The doctor was recommended by a friend who is also a patient and liked her. The social worker was assigned to me after my doctor referred me for counseling. I have been very fortunate in finding both of them.
I did once see a male psychologist for a few sessions and I felt just as comfortable with him, though we only talked about OCD issues, none of which were terribly embarassing.
My current and former ob/gyn (switched due to a move) are both men. Again, I saw them based on recommendations of friends and was very comfortable with both.
For me at least, it really seems to depend more on the personality match between me and the doctor/therapist more than the gender.
I have noticed that all of them have been under 40. One is even younger than I am (that was a shock!), and I wonder if that has anything to do with my comfort level. Maybe I have been comfortable with them because they are all relatively close in age to me. I think I may find that less intimidating.
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