I understand what you're saying. It can be very helpful to bring your feelings up with him, as he may have no idea how you're perceiving his praise. I had to ask my T to dampen his enthusiasm early on, because I felt like he was faking it--it was too nice. I doubted his sincerity. I've since gotten to a point where, when I doubt his words or non-verbal communication, I can usually say it. It's hard to do, though.