You're right Cloudburst I shouldn't let their opinion of counseling guide me. My parents were asked to see come in by two different counselors and they did talk to each of them. I think that came across to my Mother as them having done something wrong. She is the most opposed to my getting help from a professional. I think it was just an aid for the counselor to better understand and help me. I was not dealing with problems involving my parents then.
I have to admit that financial constraints are also a factor this time.
Thank you for your response it's helping me to know I'm not completely alone in my thinking.