I am probably not one to take advice from but that just doesn't sound right to me. I'm new to the mental health and therapy game (being on this side of the fence, anyway), but I always believed that the relationship with patient and therapist is supposed to be like a dance.
And the patient is supposed to be the one in the lead. Granted, the therapist is supposed to help the patient with whatever, but i think it's best for the help to be there when the patient is ready...and the therapist's job is to know when that is...and wait until then to address whatever...but possibly slowly guide the patient in that direction...if that makes any sense....

Based on that belief, sounds like either you need to find a new therapist (I know pain in the arse with the so called health care system, hmo's and etc), or again explain to your therapist your position. Possibly show him this post and see how he responds....