<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Kaffer Psychological Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual care for maternal health, military & first responder families. Dive into individual or couples therapy from anywhere. Healing starts here!]]></description><link>https://www.kafferpsych.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:22:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kafferpsych.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From Sign-Up to Session: What Happens in Your First Online Therapy Appointment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting therapy can feel a little like going on a first date. 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