Taonuviel, have you ever been in therapy before? If so, does CBT work for you? It doesn't work well for me, so #2 would probably be last on my list. But I know it is very helpful for many people. My own T sounds more like #1 and his approach was very effective at helping me with depression whereas as my first CBT therapist's approach was not helpful. I think the important thing is to "know thyself" and what works for you.

When you go see E.K., you can ask if your particular set of issues is within his scope of practice. He does sound like he is involved in some interesting areas--Emergency Management and Disaster Mental Health. I had a friend who was a psychologist who did this sort of thing. He would be one of several mental health professionals on the scene at disasters (e.g. earthquake, building collapse, bomb, etc.) to help people cope--part of an emergency management team run by the local government.

I think earthmama had a good point about CBT and your only having until May to do therapy. They tend to move quickly. I remember my CBT therapist told me at the outset that my depression would be cured/fixed/controlled (not sure what word she used) within 6 months. That turned out not to be true for me, but I think it means that was the typical time she needed for dealing with a client's depression.

Good luck!