This is an AWESOME example of how to be COCKY AND FUNNY!

You're the man. My hero even.

To answer your question...

This is one of those issues that doesn't have a "right"
answer, but in GENERAL it's not a good idea to be the
"girlfriend" early on in the game.

After date number 10 do whatever you want. (In other
words, it's safer to help her with a situation like this
without being unconsciously thought of as "girlfriend-
man" later in the relationship. Just don't do it too
often or you'll become a Wuss candidate.)

Here's a good way to deal with "a woman that you're
getting to know who wants help with her problems":

As soon as you hear the "I have a problem and want
someone to talk to about it" tone of voice, IMMEDIATELY
ask "Is this something you want to solve or is it
something you want to just TALK about?"