tRumpanzees will seek out sympathizers and never be cured of their delusions.

BTW there is something in the Republican mindset right now that seems very uncaring.
I think that's where many of us get a bit hung up.

It would be one thing to deal with a Dr who has different views for a medical issue - because they're simply diagnosing and treating. (Generally speaking). We don't seem to expect a lot of empathy from medical Doctors these days.

For a Mental Health issue? It's different - we expect and should be able to get true empathy from whoever is treating us.

And to think of an entire group that has trivialized another group extremely for quite some time now - this is a real problem.
It poses an ethical issue.

Both sides are literally at such loggerheads right now? I can't imagine deliberately seeking out a Republican Therapist if you're Democrat or vice versa - it just would be the same echo chamber we find online - where we leave groups because we just don't want to hear that.
The blame game would be ridiculous.

You do have a right to ask questions when looking for a therapist/Dr - feel free to use those questions wisely.

I was kind of surprised by the level of passion in the comments. Though in hindsight I should not have been.

I adjusted the wording of the poll options. Please revote.

I would go with a third option. You have a RIGHT to ask any medical professional you deal with.
Particularly if they care for your mental health.

Back in the day we simply kept those things separate. Religion/Politics/Belief systems? We didn't share what ours were with Clients - we just asked about theirs so we could help them. That is actually the way it's supposed to work.
Professionals are supposed to work within your system of beliefs.

But right now? This could be incredibly problematic.

If you feel there is an issue - you have a right to bring up your concerns - always.
That's always true in the therapeutic relationship.

And they have a right to not answer if they feel you're too intrusive - but you have a right to go elsewhere for treatment. That's the final equation.

It is not a fair poll. Therapists should not be forced to disclose their political affiliation. Professional mental health care therapists should be able to undo said oppression, at least hypothetically. The real problem is that Republicans are unfit to do that work, being fully handicapped by their values, i.e. lack of empathy.