For yourself would you pick a man or a woman therapist/psychiatrist and why?

I may have just found the solution to my therapy. I literally have 2 offers a woman therapist and a man both are available in person. I don't know the difference between a dr and a psychiatrist or therapist but well both are doctors. I'm trying now to pick one. I can meet the man dr in 2 hours. The woman is free Thursday.

I can try both actually and stick with one later.

I like how it's going to be in person it'll make a lot of difference.

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pdockal · 56-60, M

ALL my doctors are women unless i don't have a choice

BlueVeins · 26-30

Definitely male. I feel like a guy would better understand what I am dealing with and I could feel more free to talk about things that aren't socially acceptable.

I'm really glad you're seeing a therapist!! That's really really good news, I hope you feel better. <3

PiecingBabyFaceTogether · 31-35, M

@BlueVeins Makes all sense you got a good point.

Thank you ♥

HijabaDabbaDoo · F

I pick people I identify with, well as much as I can because structural identity is half of the battle and most of the therapy lies in your relationship with them.

Do they do consultations? That always helps to decide

Boeing · 36-40

I would pick a woman for the intuitive side and as a woman I think it would be easier to talk about certain things, especially relationships and sexuality. I wouldn't want to be having these conversations with a man.

bijouxbroussard · F

Personally, a woman. I tend to be a bit more guarded when speaking to men.

Magenta · F

Hmm idk, never had one. I lean towards a man. I just feel like he would be more objective and less emotional, maybe more straight forward honest?

Good idea to maybe try them both.

CrazyMusicLover · 31-35

I'd like to have a perspective from both. Actually, if it was possible/easier and risk-free I'd like to have a perspective from many different therapists. Unfortunately, I think 90% of them are biased af and not safe to openly talk to at all.

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

I have an excellent female GP, but for counseling, I'd probably go for a man if available.

A psychiatrist is a fully trained medical doctor, who then studies psychology and can prescribe drugs not available to a GP. A psychologist is not a medical doctor (normally) and cannot prescribe meds, but uses talking therapies. (UK definitions, which may be different in the US.)

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