I've been struggling with depression since about 2011/2012. I've tried therapy a few times but could never bring myself to be open and vulnerable enough to make it past a few sessions. I am worried that I may have more serious issues than just depression. But I don't want to walk into my first therapy appointment like, "here I am, here are my five self-diagnoses, give me pills." But on the other hand, I made the appointment for "depression" and I don't want the therapist to jump right in with mindfulness techniques and other typical therapy exercises for depression and focus just on that when I also have other things that are more difficult to talk about that are causing me a lot of distress right now.

I am going to be seen by a counselor (her credentials state: MS, Ed., LMHCA) at the counseling center at my university, but I will also have access to a psychiatrist if the counselor deems that necessary as well.

I've already written out a word document of my primary struggles, and things that have caused me difficult in therapy in the past. Any other tips for someone who hasn't been successful in therapy in the past (maybe more specific than just "be honest")? Thanks in advance.