Here's the other side of the door issue: My therapist has a similarly small waiting room and there is someone who often shows up really early--like a half hour early--and I know they can hear our voices, but maybe not make out what's being said. It feels incredibly intrusive and I leave feeling molested somehow.

Is there a way you can arrange to show up at your appointment time to avoid triggering yourself and also respect the person's space who is inside? I typically wait downstairs and take the elevator up a minute or two prior because I don't want to run into the previous client. I am at a loss for those who show up extra early (my therapist has a break between, but even that is not enough to keep some at a safe distance from my sessions).

My therapist knows this bothers me and we've tried different times of day, but it hasn't helped.