Many years ago, I was absolutely TERRIFIED of seeing somebody in the mental health field. I thought for sure that they would tell me that I was a classic mental case, deserving of being tossed into the local ward and juiced up on meds.
But that didn't happen. In fact, my first encounter with a mental health T happened when I was in the Air Force. Not only did they help me and show me how to regain serenity, they let me stay in the service until my time was up.
My mom,(she was a truly wonderful person, but was very afraid of those in the mental health profession) probably instilled within me a certain fear of psychiatrists and psychologists. I wish that I had gotten help for my anxiety many years ago. I don't think there is a T or mental health practitioner in the world who would think you're stupid. They're really caring folks, by and large.
I wish you the best, too.