It's nice to feel a connection but if you feel this T can help you then I'd be satisfied with that. One doesn't necessarily have a connection with other "teachers" but still can learn from them? I would discuss the "higher status" thing with her?

It could be that at this stage you are in a different place and a sense of connection is not there for you for some psychological reason of your own, a defense or tool to help you concentrate better on your issues, who knows? It could be that one will develop, over time, or show up, later, etc.