Bea, I don't know if this if an option for you where you live, but most of the psychotherapists near me will talk to you on the phone for 15 minutes or so (or longer) so you can get an idea if you think they might be a good choice for you.

If you can do that, it might make you feel less anxious.

Good luck! Therapy can be very, very helpful. Going to therapy is a separate decision from deciding to take psych medication, so you can go to therapy first and worry later about whether you might need medication.