For starters, due to the way I was raised - I've had an aversion to therapy, psychiatry and medications for *most* forms of mental illness. I finally broke down and realized that I was not going to be able to fix the problems by myself and made an appointment on a recommendation.
Going in I was more nervous than I had been in a long time (think job interview), leaving I felt a complete weight off my shoulders.
The front desk staff were incredibly nice and patient, and the PA-C (Caitlin) that I spent the better part of two hours talking to was incredibly kind. I was very self aware that I was going on and on and maybe missing the question. In truth, I might have taken more of their time than was allotted in their schedule - that being said, they never at one point made me feel this way. She was incredibly easy to talk to (and this is coming from someone who had anxiety even talking to a professional about private problems) and it felt really good to find someone who seemed to genuinely care about what I was describing.
I also spoke with Dr. Musgrove who seemed like a very nice and genuine fellow. He was very patient with all of my questions and thorough in his answers. I work in the medical field, and I can safely say that this is not ALWAYS the case. I will definitely be continuing my treatment from this facility and for the first time in a little while, I'm very optimistic about the future.
If you're on the fence about seeing someone about a mental health problem, I would urge you to not put it off. I wish I didn't, and I highly recommend Central Texas Mental Health.