I wouldn't let it intimidate you. Personality and warmth and caring are not about degrees. I have felt my T's technique/angle of therapy has been much more effective than my earlier T's, but that is also something that probably doesn't have too much to do with degree.

Where my T is different is in his knowledge of meds, bipolar disorder, etc. Much of that is due to his constant continued coursework which really important to him personally as he does do some college teaching and provides extended learning workshops for other therapists. Even with all that, I don't find him at all intimidating. It isn't like his degree has made him inaccessible or arrogant. I'm sure there are some people like that, but that isn't a reflection of their degree; it is a reflection of personality.

This new T you are going to seems to be very interested in helping you make this transition and working with your current T to make that happen for you. Doesn't sound like someone to be intimidated by.