The acknowledgement of reaching out for help can be liberting.

As for when you do find yourself in therapy I think you have to keep in mind that it will only work as much as you participate in it. It may at times be difficult to do so but you need to have a willingness to take part. It won't work if you attend expecting the therapist to fix you. It requires your promise to yourself to do your share of the work. You need to arrive at sessions prepared.