101 Blog Writing Prompts for Therapists
Your blog isn’t just a place to boost SEO or show off credentials—it’s a space for connection. When done with care, blog posts can mirror your approach, offer reassurance, and let potential clients hear your voice before ever stepping into the room. But we know it can be hard to figure out what to write. These prompts are here to help.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to deepen your content, you’ll find a range of prompts for education, reflection, validation, and connection.
Getting Started: Warm-Up Prompts
Why I became a therapist
What therapy is (and what it isn’t)
A day in the life of a therapist
My values and how they shape my work
What new clients often ask before we begin
How I hold space in a first session
What I want every client to know
What happens between sessions
My favorite metaphor for healing
How I define progress in therapy
Normalize the Process
It’s normal to feel nervous before starting therapy
Therapy doesn’t have to be weekly forever
You can bring the "messy" parts too
You don’t need a clear reason to begin therapy
There is no "perfect client"
You’re not doing therapy wrong
It’s okay if you don’t know where to start
We can work at your pace
Therapy isn’t linear—and that’s okay
You can pause or return whenever you need
Answer Common Questions
What kind of therapy do I offer?
Do I offer virtual sessions?
What is trauma-informed therapy?
Can therapy help with [anxiety, grief, burnout, etc.]?
How do I know if I need therapy?
Do I have to talk about my past?
What if I cry in session?
What if I don’t know what to say?
How do I choose the right therapist?
What makes therapy different from talking to a friend?
Reflect on Specific Struggles
What anxiety can feel like
The emotional weight of burnout
Grief that doesn’t follow a timeline
When rest feels impossible
When nothing feels wrong but nothing feels right
Why boundaries are hard
Living with high-functioning depression
Attachment wounds in adult life
When old coping mechanisms stop working
The hidden labor of being the strong one
Share Tools and Concepts
A grounding exercise you can do right now
What does it mean to regulate your nervous system?
How to identify your inner critic
Journaling prompts for self-reflection
The window of tolerance, explained simply
How breathwork supports emotional processing
How to notice a trauma response
Small ways to build emotional resilience
Understanding the difference between guilt and shame
What is self-compassion, really?
Therapeutic Insights
How healing can feel uncomfortable
Progress isn’t always visible
The difference between coping and healing
You can outgrow survival mode
Self-awareness isn’t always comfortable
When your needs feel "too much"
The quiet grief of unmet childhood needs
Why anger is protective
You don’t have to earn your rest
Safety isn’t just the absence of danger
Speak to Your Ideal Client
If you’re always the helper, this is for you
For the person who feels everything too deeply
For the one who’s tired of holding it together
If you’re wondering whether you’re "broken"
For the highly sensitive person who’s overwhelmed
If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck
For the first-gen adult navigating identity
To the burned-out caregiver
For the queer person learning to take up space
If you were the "good kid" who’s now exhausted
Identity and Inclusivity
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy means...
What culturally responsive care looks like
How my lived experience shapes my work
Therapy for neurodivergent adults
Decolonizing mental health support
Therapy without pathologizing your experience
Therapy as resistance
Accessibility in the therapy space
The limits of DSM language
Naming systems, not just symptoms
Personal Reflections
What I’ve learned from being a therapist
The moments that move me in this work
How I hold boundaries and stay grounded
What I do when I feel overwhelmed
What healing has taught me personally
The books that shaped my approach
My favorite quotes about therapy
What growth means to me
The parts of therapy people don’t see
The quiet beauty of witnessing change
Miscellaneous + Creative
A letter to someone afraid to start therapy
What therapy and gardening have in common
How music/poetry/art mirrors healing work
A mini survival guide for hard seasons
Misconceptions I’d love to clear up
My hopes for mental health in the next decade
Things I wish more people knew about therapy
How your website can reflect your therapeutic presence
What I love about working with [specific population]
If you could hear one thing today—hear this
Your healing is allowed to take up space
Some Final Encouragement
Don’t overthink your blog. Start with one prompt that speaks to you. Write it like you’d say it to someone in your care. Keep it short, grounded, and generous. That’s enough. And if you want support shaping your story or your site, Archetype Design Studio is here to help.
