I think booking an appointment to see her at least until you get into the evening program is a good idea, and I would definitely bring up how upset you were at her comment. Otherwise - it's going to be a barrier to honest communication.

I wouldn't let anyone's opinion hold you back. Remember Kay Ramsfield Jamieson is biopolar and went on to become a very successrul psychologist and med school teacher. Having a mental illness may make things harder, but it doesn't have to make them impossible.

--splitimage