I know there must be other threads on this and I apologize in advance for this but I felt that it would be better to get some details of my own background in the preface in case these distinctions prove to have greater impact than I believe they will.
Upon the advising of several people on this site and my highschool guidance counselor I have made an appointment with a mental health professional through my college. The first meeting is free, however each subsequent meeting is 10 USD and I do not know if this is more or less expensive than typical psychotherapy or not. I have large self esteem issues stemming from an inherint inferiority in my person and persona when compared to others and whilst I deny it several people as well as several online surveys have said that I suffer from severe depression.
So... What? I am rather nervous of this meeting, how it will go, and what will occur. What can I expect during my first meeting, what can I do to prepare properly for it, what should I say or refrain from saying, and how should I compose myself? I do not know what to expect and I am ignorant to what will be done or how it will help. Will those in the know of this information kindly inform me of the basics? Thank you for your time and consideration.