ABSTRACT
Although the few reported studies of gender–psychotherapy interactions have failed to establish clearly that females and males respond differently to psychotherapy, there are good psychological, clinical, social, and evolutionary reasons for expecting that they do (e.g., Pajer, 1995; Shear, 1997; McGuire & Troisi, 1998b; Rasgon, McGuire & Troisi, in press; Godfroid, 1999; Glantz & Moehl, Chapter 8, this volume). This chapter addresses the topic of gender–psychotherapy interactions. It begins with a sampling of clinical experience. Selected research and theoretical findings are then reviewed, followed by a discussion of reasons for expecting gender-specific responses to psychotherapy. The chapter closes with a set of predictions based on evolutionary models.
