I agree with the others - trust your instincts. If you feel you can open up and she can relate then fine. But if you don't think so. then you may need to find another therapist. I also feel a little bad for men in general - the way they're raised not to express their emotions.

I can also relate to holding everything in. When I was younger I used to get panic attacks and had social anxiety even though I was a model - what a contrast - right lol? Now I feel like no one knows how I'm feeling and suffering.