Dude, therapy isn't anything to be embarrassed about. It's super common (why do you think there are so many therapists in the world?!). Obviously, any medical issue is private, and it's only anybody's business insofar as you make it their business. But I don't know too many many who would judge anyone for seeing a therapist. I think it's a good idea for anyone, even people who aren't mentally ill, depressed, or going through a great life crisis. Sometimes, it's just good to get the perspective of a well educated stranger, a person whose job it is not to judge. I saw a therapist when I was a teenager, and I thought it did nothing for me. But actually, some of the things we talked about have stuck with me my whole adult life, and have helped me to become the man I am today; I just wasn't mature enough to recognize what good advice he had for me at age 15 and 16. So, my advice is to go, talk freely, and listen intently. Chances are many of the people whom you're close with have been in therapy (or at least have a relative who is/has) recently themselves.