My therapist is taking three weeks off over the summer

I’ve been seeing my therapist for a couple of years now. He usually takes a week or two off a few times a year. Sometimes I find these breaks fine - welcome, if anything. Sometimes, though, I struggle and really miss my sessions.

A few weeks ago, he told me he’s taking three weeks off over the summer. It’s never been that long before. I’m a bit ashamed to say I had a little jolt of panic. Three weeks off is four weeks between sessions. He said it casually, like it wasn’t unusual, so I didn’t say anything about my surprise. But, now the break is coming up and I’m starting to feel uneasy.

I will talk to him about it. He always asks how I’m feeling before he goes on a break. But I’m feeling embarrassed and worried.

How do you get through therapy breaks? Is it okay that I’m feeling anxious?