Perhaps the therapist is giving CE what she thinks he needs. She could, of course, be very very wrong in her belief. I don't think the client never knows what they need. Sometimes, and more often than therapists like to admit, clients actually do know what they need. Whether the therapist is willing to admit it or not is another question. I usually think if the therapist is so correct their way is the only way, then try it the client's way first and let the client see it not work. Just digging in on the part of the therapist does not prove them right.

CE - are you going to tell her about this desire of loved and money?