I think the addiction counselor is a great idea. They can also help you sort out your feeling about AA and decide what to do on that front.
Your story is illustrative of the weird uncertainty of the sober time count. On the one hand it's super useful. I'm early on and I always know my day count. It helps me feel connected to my progress.
But I don't really like the idea that a slip wipes away all this progress, symbolically. And even more so socially like in meetings. I dunno, I don't have a real opinion to state here... I just think your experience speaks to some of the pitfalls of the day count. I might be stepping on a minefield here but it reminds me a bit of abstinence-only sex ed. No accommodation for anything less than perfection, which can lead to some crazy consequences when people slip up. If it's all or nothing, I can totally understand your feeling of wanting to get some value for your money so to speak!