You write eloquently. You should be able to make this point across to the therapist.

But she probably would counter that now in your adult professional life, being social does not involve being up against cliques in high school or college. Being social might be going to a small meetup or for coffee with one or two people of our choosing. You CAN pull it off and you should try - in this I agree with her. You were treated so poorly in your childhood and youth that you did not have an opportunity to develop your social skills, but now you can make them flourish. We on here will support you all the way, naturally.

How is kitchen and other living space organization going?