Would you see a therapist who wouldnt let your partner in when she knew it made you uncomfortable?

It may well be that you act differently alone than when with your partner, and your new therapist needs to see you without him in order to get a sense of your individual traits.
Even a subtle, subconscious difference can wind up having large underlying impacts.

Personally, I would suggest talking to her (maybe for a shorter time period if that would put you more at ease) alone first, and after that if you feel you want to have your partner come along by all means bring him for the support.

If after that she still wishes to see you alone, I would find someone who is willing to put your comfort first.

It's sort of a comfort versus need. If the therapy is just for you, then it makes sense that the doc wants to see just you. You may not be willing to speak candidly if your partner is there- even though you may believe you will or can. I know that I'm afraid to do some things on my own and always want my husband there. It's usually with things I've never done before and therefore not sure if I can do it myself. If put in a position to try it out on my own, I usually succeed. And I'm better for it- knowing "Hey, I CAN do such and such on my own..golly." LOL Not to make light of the situation, I'm sorry if comes across that way.

I say take this chance to at least try to see the doc on your own. Your partner can come with, but stay in the waiting room. If it is too overwhelming, tell the therapist and I'm sure something can be worked out one way or another. But you'll never know unless you try it. Best of luck and try to relax, if you can.

I hope maybe you can give us an update. I'll add you to my circle, you can accept it or not. Again, good luck.

Maybe you'd want to have him accompany you to the session. But talk and discuss your problems to your therapist one-to-one first. If opportunity arises, you can tell your therapist that you'd like your husband to be there as well? That's was that I did in one of my therapy session...just a suggestion.

I actually have done that. I think your therapist wants you to be free to talk about everything, and she's assuming that you may have things that are hard to talk about in front of your spouse or that they don't know. I know it's hard and scary (I really missed him, we go everywhere together, plus I needed him to give me strength sometimes) but try it. If it doesn't work you can always negotiate with her again or change therapists.
Good luck, hope it goes well!!

You bet.
I don't think I get my money's worth if my therapist doesn't make me uncomfortable.

Why is he going inside the exam room with you all of the time??? I agree that he should go with you....But be in the outer room....Until a time that he is needed to assist you in makeing medical dec.....

But with a therapist...It is a little different story.....Why are you going to the therapist....He could go with you...and stay out in the outer room.....abd then he could come in if and only if it is a couples session....Is it a marrage problem??? Please go in by yourself....and talk to the Dr....Maybe you should try two sessions alone...and one together.....For therapy to work you have to trust the Dr. with you deep dark secrets....and you are not trusting her if you want him to be there with you......Try it alone...But know that he is in the other room if you need him.....It will help I promise you

I would, and I can see why she would want to see you alone. How can you be honest with your therapist while your partner is there with you?

You should go but bring your partern as your ride and if things start looking like they are going to work wih the therapist excuse yourselve to use the bathroom and leave.
A therapist isn't suppost to make you feel worse
My thearapist would let me bring anyone with me my daughter has gone before Good luck and don't give up you will find a good therapist sometimes it just take afew that don't work out so hot ((((((HUGS)))))))

Yes, go...

There are reasons that a therapist wants to see you alone...my father is a psychologist....sometimes they just want to see you alone a time or two, to assess your situation....to speak to you, get your point of view.....she may very well invite the hubby in at some point....But, I would say that it's concerning that you cannot go to an appointment alone....What is the reason for having to have the hubby with you everywhere you go? You need to be an individual, even though you are married......

I sincerely hope you do and that one of the things she helps you examine is the fact that you feel the need to have your husband there during your therapy session in the first place. Not to be mean but there is definitely something that needs a serious looking into there.