I don't mind waiting rooms, especially with comfy couches. I also have no issues seeing other clients, my t's or of other t's. I used to worry about the stigma, but realized we are all there to see therapists, so we all have something that bothers us. I have also mostly seen therapists in a clinic or large practice, so for the last 17 years, I've encountered others in waiting rooms. I've become desensitized to it. I also don't mind chatting if anyone else there is up for it. My current t is in a pretty busy clinic, and people are always coming and going. They don't really have a waiting room though, just a few chairs and a couch placed in off, out of the way spots. It's a half hour drive to get to the office (more with traffic), so I try to get there early enough to get to the coffee shop in the plaza next door. It's a nice chance to distract or compose my thoughts before therapy.