I hope the best for taking charge. What a great and assertive idea of yours taking along a support person. Good for you.

It is important to 'click' with a mental healthcare worker. You are afterall working equally together. I have encouraged people of the need to be assertive; that, you can't assume your psychiatrist or therapist will make you better if they do all the work.

I commend you then for taking things into your own hands and making the effort to do your part. Again, GOOD JOB!