Based on the age he looked like, I think his children may have been still at home or else just early in the process of leaving. So, he just didn't get it maybe, or his attitude is that like that which others have mentioned that lots of therapists seem to have and that has affected the general attitude toward parents that people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s may have these days.

Maybe he had had issues with his folks? And had solved them in the way that seems to be what people recommend these days. Distance yourself and if that doesn't help then cut them off.