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(I think the reason it's an issue for me is that I realized I spend energy looking for approval and/or some kind of personal reaction from the T—but now I'm wondering if this is poor choice of things to be focused on.)

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I don't think it's a poor choice because in therapy we seek approval from T for those things we really are seeking approval for in ourselves. It's sort of like practicing. It just seems like you are now at the point in your therapy where you are ready to assume this responsibility for yourself and no longer need his approval/reaction.

However, I think it makes the relationship meaningful and productive when you like each other & can't imagine therapy without a mutual admiration and respect. So, I guess I think it's pretty important.