Had MC today, but putting that in separate post. I did end up sending him a couple other e-mails last week when he didn't respond to those, ending with one saying I was sorry for bringing up the personal stuff, that he didn't need to respond to any of that, and to please just let me know he'd read the e-mail. He sent the following Saturday night in response:

"LT, thanks for the note. Yes, that is exactly one reason why I try not to divulge too much about myself because I do not want that information to influence what my clients will or will not talk about. It can't help but bring considerations about my feelings into the mix.

It is always ok for you to bring something up in session. If it is affecting you, then it is important and genuine and therefore ok to bring up. Bringing something up will not lead to me, [T] or [H] leaving you. See you Monday."

His response made me cry, in a good way. He's good at knowing what I need to hear (and I told him that)...