Hi Scarlati,
I have been to all kinds of therapists and psychologists, even psychoanalysis, which got me nowhere. I think CBT will be very helpful and I recommend it.
I donīt know how it works in the States, but I got my therapists from my GP. He recommended them to me and I went to one session to assess them. I usually told them about the problem and asked them how they intended to help me. If I didnīt like their methode, I told them and went on to the next one.
To me itīs a collaboration. Tell them what you told us, and ask them how they intend to help you. Some people say they can cure you in 6 sessions and demand a lot of money, beware of this.
I will think of some more questions. In the meantime, good luck!
Love and light,