I don't think the profession can have it both ways, and I don't want a therapist who thinks in those black and white terms.

My therapist isn't more evolved or superior, she's simply experienced in her field and has a desire to help along with having done her own work so helping is easier. She's nothing more or less than a human well suited to the helping profession. I think avoiding the disaster you speak of means keeping perspective about a therapist's abilities, intentions and personhood. That can be hard because of the nature of the process, but I've found it worthwhile.