I've never had a T myself, but am planning on studying and becoming one someday..hopefully soon. I can never imagine someone taking up that career without caring. I know that i will care for every person i speak with and i'm willing to go the extra mile because it really isn't "just a job" it's a life. It takes passion to do it well.

on the second point, i honestly don't think i would ever benefit from therapy with someone who was just in it for the paycheck. I think i would feel resentment every time i signed his/her check and that this would prove to be a hindrance in the therapy itself (which i'm assuming wouldn't be progressing well at all if no passion was involved in the first place.)