AI Prompts for Therapists

Act as a content strategist for a therapy practice that specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for young adults with anxiety. Generate a list of 10 compelling blog post titles that are SEO-friendly and address common pain points for this audience. For each title, provide a 2-sentence summary of the article's main takeaway.

Act as a professional copywriter. Write a 150-word professional bio for a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) named "Dr. Alex Chen." The bio should be warm, approachable, and professional. Mention a specialization in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, 10+ years of experience, and a philosophy centered on creating a safe, non-judgmental space for connection and growth. The practice is located in "Denver, Colorado.

Act as a web copywriter for a therapy practice. Write 300 words of copy for the "Our Approach" page, explaining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in simple, accessible terms. Avoid clinical jargon. Focus on the core concepts: the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and how CBT helps clients identify and change unhelpful patterns. Use a hopeful and empowering tone.

Act as a social media manager for a solo practitioner specializing in perinatal mental health. Create a one-week content plan for Instagram. Include 3 post ideas (image suggestion + caption), 2 Reel ideas (concept + key talking points), and 2 Story ideas (e.g., a poll, a Q&A). The tone should be supportive, informative, and community-focused.

Act as an email marketing specialist. Outline a monthly newsletter for a therapy practice focused on stress and burnout for working professionals. The outline should include a short personal note, a main article (suggest 3 possible topics), a practical tip or exercise, a link to a relevant external resource (like a book or podcast), and a clear call-to-action to book a consultation.

Act as a reputation management expert for healthcare providers. A fictional practice received a 1-star Google review saying, "Scheduling was a nightmare and I felt unheard." Draft a professional, empathetic, and HIPAA-compliant public response. The response must NOT acknowledge the person was a client. It should express regret that someone had a negative experience, state the practice's commitment to client care, and provide an offline contact method (like a phone number or email for the practice manager) to discuss the matter privately.

Act as a hiring manager for a growing group practice. Write a job description for a "Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or LCSW." The practice values a collaborative, trauma-informed approach. The description should include responsibilities (caseload, notes, team meetings), qualifications (licensure, 2+ years experience, specific modality training preferred), and a section on the practice's culture and benefits (supervision, CEU stipend, flexible scheduling).

Act as a front-office administrator. A potential client called and left a message requesting information. Write a 45-second voicemail script to return their call. The script should be welcoming, confirm you are returning their call for information about the practice, state the practice's main specializations (e.g., "anxiety and trauma"), and provide the best times to connect for a free 15-minute consultation.

Act as a therapist explaining a core concept to a client. Create a one-page handout explaining the "Cognitive Triangle" (or "CBT Triangle"). Use simple, non-clinical language. Include a clear diagram using text placeholders (e.g., "[Diagram: Triangle with 'Thoughts', 'Feelings', 'Behaviors' at each point]"). Provide a relatable example, like the thought "I'm going to fail this presentation," and trace it through the model.

Act as a specialist in somatic therapy. Draft a worksheet titled "5 Grounding Techniques for Moments of Panic or Overwhelm." For each technique (e.g., 5-4-3-2-1 method, holding a cold object, deep breathing), provide a 3-step, easy-to-follow instruction set. The tone should be calm and directive.

Act as an EMDR-trained therapist. A client is new to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is nervous about the process. Write a 400-word handout that explains the 8 phases of EMDR in simple, reassuring terms. Focus on the *purpose* of each phase (e.g., "Phase 1: History-Taking and Treatment Planning - This is where we get to know you and map out the journey ahead").

Act as a CBT therapist. Create a worksheet to help clients identify cognitive distortions. The worksheet should list 10 common distortions (e.g., All-or-Nothing Thinking, Overgeneralization, Catastrophizing). For each distortion, provide a 1-sentence definition and then a three-column table for the client to fill out: | Situation | My Automatic Thought | The Distortion & A More Balanced Thought |.

Act as a narrative therapist. Generate a list of 15 journaling prompts designed to foster self-compassion and build self-esteem. The prompts should be open-ended and encouraging. Examples could include: "Write about a time you were proud of how you handled a difficult situation," or "Describe a compliment you received that was hard to accept, and explore why.

Act as an expert in trauma-informed care. Create a simple, visual explanation of the "Window of Tolerance" for a psychoeducational handout. Describe the three zones: hyper-arousal (fight/flight), hypo-arousal (freeze/shutdown), and the optimal window. Use metaphors (like a river and its banks) to make the concept understandable. Include a list of 5 activities that can help someone return to their window.

Act as a clinical supervisor teaching a new therapist about treatment planning. Create a template for writing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals for a treatment plan. Provide a clear structure with prompts for each section. Include a "bad" example (e.g., "Client will feel less anxious") and a "good" example (e.g., "Within 8 weeks, the client will use one grounding technique during a self-reported panic attack at least 50% of the time, as tracked in a weekly journal").

Act as a therapist designing a sample treatment plan for your website. Create a treatment plan outline for a *fictional* 35-year-old male client presenting with symptoms of social anxiety. The plan should be de-identified and for illustrative purposes only. Include: 1) Presenting Problem, 2) 3 Problem Areas (e.g., "Avoidance of Social Situations"), 3) 3 Goals (in SMART format), and 4) 3-4 potential interventions (e.g., "Psychoeducation on social anxiety," "Cognitive restructuring of anxious thoughts," "In-vivo exposure hierarchy").

Act as a clinical resource database. Generate a categorized list of common evidence-based interventions for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Organize them by therapeutic modality. Categories should include: Behavioral Activation, Cognitive Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT). List 3-4 specific interventions under each.

Act as a specialist in suicide prevention. Create a blank, client-facing template for a Crisis Safety Plan. The template should be structured, easy to fill out, and use simple, direct language. Include the following sections: 1) My Warning Signs, 2) My Internal Coping Strategies, 3) People & Social Settings that Provide Distraction, 4) People I Can Ask for Help, 5) Professionals or Agencies I Can Contact in a Crisis, 6) Making the Environment Safe.

Act as a therapist who values measurement-based care. Design a simple, one-page session-to-session goal tracking template that a client can use. The template should have space for the date, the main goal for the week (linked to the treatment plan), a 1-10 scale for rating progress, a section for "What went well?", a section for "What was challenging?", and a space for "Goal for next week.

**Instructions:** Take the following de-identified, fictional paragraph and reformat it into a standard DAP (Data, Assessment, Plan) note. **[Paste your completely de-identified and fictional paragraph here. Example: "The fictional client discussed feeling overwhelmed at work. They reported difficulty sleeping 3 nights this week. They explored the thought 'I can't handle this pressure.' We practiced a 3-minute breathing exercise, and they reported feeling calmer afterward. We will explore cognitive distortions related to work stress next week."**]

**Instructions:** Review the following de-identified and fictional progress note text. Shorten it by 30% while retaining the core clinical information and objective tone. [[Paste your fictional, de-identified text here.]]

**Instructions:** Act as a clinical supervisor reviewing a note for objectivity. Read the following fictional, de-identified text and identify any words or phrases that are subjective, judgmental, or not clinically objective. Suggest more neutral alternatives. **[Paste your fictional, de-identified text here. Example: "The client was being dramatic about the conflict with their partner and clearly wasn't trying the communication skills we discussed."**]

**Instructions:** Based on this vague, de-identified, and fictional client statement, generate a list of 5 open-ended, therapeutically useful clarifying questions a therapist might ask. **Fictional Statement: "I don't know, I just feel really weird and off lately."**

**Instructions:** Act as a clinical educator. Create a comprehensive checklist of topics to cover in a biopsychosocial assessment interview. Organize the list into three sections: Biological Factors, Psychological Factors, and Social/Environmental Factors. This is for use as a personal guide, not to be filled out by AI.

**Instructions:** Take the following clinical sentence and rewrite it in three different, simpler ways that a client could easily understand. **Clinical Sentence: "The treatment will focus on upregulating the parasympathetic nervous system and addressing cognitive distortions that perpetuate the anxiety cycle."**

**Role:** Act as a compassionate therapist specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). **Task:** Write a 500-word psychoeducational handout for an adult client. **Context:** The handout should explain the concept of 'cognitive defusion' in simple, relatable terms. The goal is to help the client understand that they are not their thoughts. Use a metaphor (like 'thoughts are like clouds in the sky'). Avoid clinical jargon. **Format:** The output should be a single piece of text, formatted with a main heading and at least two subheadings. Include one practical exercise the client can try.