Dear BJ,
That encounter with the cop would bother anyone.

It sounds like you handled it well.

Maybe ask the vet his / her opinion about taking Hooper to the dog park.
Keep talking to the tdoc. The more you talk, the more you will benefit from therapy.
Bring notes with you or print out what is here to talk to her before you get started on the session.
Ask her to help you during this time in the next weeks. Tell her how important her help is. Ask her for advice about how to get through the time successfully.
M.