<?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[Oak and Ivy Counseling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oak and Ivy Counseling]]></description><link>https://www.oaicounseling.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:12:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.oaicounseling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose the Right Counselor and Know When It Feels Like a Good Fit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the right counselor starts with noticing how you feel in those early sessions. Comfort, trust, and steady communication matter. 

This guide helps you understand what a good fit looks like so you can choose a counselor who supports your needs and helps you feel safe enough to open up.]]></description><link>https://www.oaicounseling.com/post/how-to-choose-the-right-counselor-and-know-when-it-feels-like-a-good-fit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa0363d6e4f334c1f513d80</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:46:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ef287a_d27c4d98b9394b22bba29ec5213ef84b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Courtney Lavin, LPC</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>