Hi Savvy, make sure you get a certified mental health professional. When I had my first several sessions, I just told him my story. It is very important that you'll tell them that you have been down or depressed since you where young. I would go to the sessions myself in the beginning, then brought my wife into the sessions with me to begin couples therapy. The sessions are completely confidential, by law in Pa anyway, so no one is allowed to find out anything. Good luck to you!!