Hi @LiteraryLark . I'm curious how old you are, and how long you have been speaking to your current counselor, and how long you have had these specific issues on your mind?
I would hope it is something that a mental health counselor WOULD be interested to talk with you about, and help you explore/understand.
Have you had other discussions about identity (how you see yourself, self worth etc.), or about expression yourself (whether you self censor, avoid painful feelings etc.)?
These are things that impact our mental well-being very greatly!
I am not able to recommend any specific resources. I do think that you hold all the answers to these questions about yourself, and how to express yourself, within yourself.
And I'm guessing that with your desire to explore, you'll find these answers in good time