This app helps POC find therapists from their same cultural background. I'm not one for identity politics, but since the APA is entertaining the stereotype of "toxic masculinity", do you think something similar for men would be a good idea? I often hear incels complain about this in particular.

mtcapri · 2019-12-20T23:53:52+00:00

As a therapist, I can vouch for the fact that there's a sound rationale for entertaining preferences on demographic variables for things like therapists, doctors, other treating healthcare professionals, etc, which should obviously not be entertained in every profession. Opening up to a medical professional is very important for treatment, and some people aren't comfortable opening up fully to everyone regardless of background. There are a variety of reasons for this, including trauma history and culture, but the reason isn't really important, because it's about ensuring the best treatment outcome. We once got a legit, straight-up racist showing up for treatment at my clinic, and we respected his wish to be paired with a white, male therapist (which wound up being me).

Obviously, yes, a service like this should be available to men. I'm pretty sure if you went to any treatment clinic in the U.S. and stated a preference for a male therapist, you'd be granted one.

Kreeps_United · 2019-12-21T00:35:29+00:00

This sub is identity politics.

mewacketergi · 2019-12-25T11:42:22+00:00

Yes.

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