Thank you!! God damn, sounds like they're too inexperienced to have heard of 'functional depression'. According to that logic I'm not valid either because I go to work, even though I collapse right after I get home.
We do need to choose our therapists/doctors carefully!

For sure you can, it seems like you have a good relationship!
Going to therapy is no small achievement, I personally failed 3 times but finally managed to find a therapist all by myself last month. My first session is next week...

it will be okay! Proud of you for going!

are they pulling the classic *knocking and immediately entering* too?

Not creepy at all, glad to be here! Thaaanks!