Dear ASG, I can relate to your feelings about anxiety prior to sessions. It's been a year for me and I still get anxious. My T says its because I'm afraid to "stir the pot" if you will. I agree at times with that analogy. It has gotten easier for me. There were many times I did not want to go but felt better afterwards. I am shy and reserved also, I was also fearful of judgement. We discussed these feelings and it did help. I can honestly say after a year I am making progress and I hope you will too. In answer to you question it took me awhile to warm up and to confide in myT. I stayed because he is professional and caring. Good luck honey and keep up the good work!