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Not all therapists are the same. It does help educate yourself about the different types of therapists out there, and different degrees. Someone with a PhD is going to have different training and approach than someone trained as an MFT (marriage and family therapist). There are a ton of different degrees, and knowing the differences can save you a lot of time in finding someone who is a good fit for you.
I agree with the other commenter finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with is most important. A good therapist can help you wade through all the stuff/feelings/barriers you described and help you narrow down some goals and give you the skills you need to get there.
It's never a bad idea to call potential therapists and ask them about their approach, how they might work with you, what their availability is. Just by talking with someone you can usually get a good sense of whether or not you'd feel comfortable with them. Therapists can be busy, so don't be afraid to leave a message and they will call you back.
I wrote a whole book about how to find a therapist who is a good match for you, it's called Talk It Out (here is the link).
I'm happy to answer more questions about how to find a therapist here.