I've been seeing the same therapist for 3 years, and she will be taking her maternity leave in 8 weeks. Last week we talked about me seeing someone else for the 10 weeks that she'll be gone. Since then I've been really anxious about it. My first instinct was to quit therapy altogether, but I realize that is precisely why I need to stay. I am 37 years old, and there have only been 5 people in my whole life who I've let know me. My therapist is number 5. Needless to say, it is extremely hard for me to open up. When I think about a different therapist I literally feel sick to my stomach. I'm not sure why I am so afraid, but I can't stand it. I am also scared that my current therapist either won't come back or won't want to see me when she does. I told her all of this today and she tried her best to reassure me, but it didn't help very much. Has anyone had a similar experience? How did it go? Any advice?