I'm afraid my perspective, with regard to mental health "professionals", is they're more trouble than they're worth. I'm always amazed when I read something about how some therapist "saved someone's life", so to speak. None of the therapists I've ever seen knew beans from a bag of a... well... you know...

I'd have to say, personally, I'm allowed to have any emotion I choose, as long as it's bright & cheery...