first and foremost I'd say it's an opportunity to have someone listen to you, be non-judgemental and bounce ideas off of... kind of like an objective ear. but a good point that has been made is that one, you have to do the work- they won't just "fix" the problem/s for you and two, you get out what you put in. if you feel like you're not clicking w/ the person and aren't opening up after a few times, maybe try searching for a new person... it's very important to try and find someone who is right for your needs and who you feel comfortable with. also, it's not a quick fix overnight... I'm sure you know this but again, there will be ups and downs but if you stick w/ it hopefully it will be worth it for you...