Six ideas you could make this week
- 1What to Expect in Your First Therapy SessionShort guide
- 2A Grounding Skills WorksheetWorksheet
- 3Printable Mood and Sleep LogTracker
- 4How to Find the Right Therapist for YouChecklist
- 5Journal Prompts for Self-ReflectionPrompt list
- 6Stress Check-In for Busy WeeksSelf-assessment
A sample outline
What to Expect in Your First Session
- 1Why a first session feels uncertain
- 2What usually happens
- 3Questions you can ask
- 4How to prepare
- 5After the session
Health-related content: keep a public freebie to general habits and education, avoid promising health outcomes, and suggest professional advice where appropriate. This page is general information, not medical advice.
How to choose
Therapists have stricter rules on marketing and confidentiality. Keep freebies educational, avoid outcome promises, and include crisis resources where appropriate.
Whichever idea you pick, keep it to one problem, make it short enough to finish in one sitting, and end with a clear next step toward your paid offer. See also how long a lead magnet should be and what an opt-in page needs.
Common follow-up questions
Can therapists use lead magnets?
Many do, within professional and licensing rules. Keep them educational.
Should I include crisis information?
Including a note on where to get urgent help is good practice.
How long should a lead magnet for therapists and counselors be?
Short enough to use in one sitting: a one-page checklist or worksheet, or a short guide of roughly 5–15 pages.
Updated 2026-11-15. General information; not legal, medical or financial advice.