I think it is wise to be prepared to try a couple of therapists if the first one doesn't help. The first therapist I had was not helpful at all, she used two lines over and over that made me want to slap her..."Deal with it" and "Get Over It". I moved on and found a terrific lady who was right on the nose with suggestions and work assignments. She either studied very hard or had been through this herself, but whatever it was, she was the one that got through and helped me a lot.
Meetings helped me more than anything, it helped me not only deal with the past and present but gave me a solid foundation on which to build my future and still keeps me balanced today.
Good luck, let us know how you make out.