I totally sympathize with you on this one!! It is very scary to open up to a total stranger about very deep, dark feelings/thoughts you may be having. You will know right away upon meeting the therapist if you like him/her or not and if not, that is completely ok. Trust your instincts: if your gut twinges and you think to yourself, "This isn't right...he/she doesn't get me or where I'm coming from" then keep searching. Think of the therapist as your mentor who can help you reshape your thought patterns to help you feel less crappy. To provide some hope: I love my therapist and wouldn't know what to do without her guidance and challenges! Best of luck!