"My reluctance to work on this in my session is that nothing else gets done but being present is worth it I think."

It is worth it. Maybe one of the most important things you can do in therapy is learn how to be 'present' in your sessions and life and thus finding more happiness and strength in you. I think your T (from what I've 'heard' about her) will be 'excited' to work with you and help you gain insight into yourself.