The Wellness Space

05/11/2026

We are incredibly honored and grateful to be featured in the Inspiring Stories series by Memphis Voyager Magazine. Thank you to the team at Memphis Voyager for taking the time to share our journey and highlight the vision behind The Wellness Space.

This journey has been anything but easy, but every challenge has reinforced our passion for creating a space where individuals feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered in their mental health and wellness journey. From earning my doctorate to navigating entrepreneurship, credentialing, renovations, and building a practice from the ground up, this experience has been a true labor of purpose and perseverance.

The Wellness Space was created with the belief that mental health care should be compassionate, accessible, culturally responsive, holistic, and patient-centered. I’m deeply thankful for every patient, supporter, mentor, friend, and family member who has encouraged us along the way.

To be recognized for this work in the city I love means more than words can express. Memphis, thank you for embracing our vision.

Please take a moment to check out the feature and learn more about our story. 💚

https://memphisvoyager.com/interview/meet-dr-pretia-carpenter-dnp-aprn-pmhnp-bc-of-the-wellness-space

Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Pretia Carpenter, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC. Hi Dr. Pretia, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.The journey to building The Wellness Space didn’t follow a straight or easy path. It was shaped by persistence, purpose, and...

05/04/2026

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At The Wellness Space, we believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. Yet, so many people continue to suffer in silence.

This month, we want to remind you:
✨ It’s okay to not be okay
✨ Healing is not linear
✨ Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness

Mental health challenges don’t discriminate. They affect people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, you are not alone.

Taking care of your mental health can look like:
• Setting boundaries
• Prioritizing rest
• Talking to someone you trust
• Seeking professional support

At The Wellness Space, we are committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive, and whole-person care. You deserve a space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey to healing.

Let this month be your reminder to check in with yourself and with others. A simple “Are you okay?” can go a long way.

📍 Now accepting new patients
🌐 www.thewellnesspace.org
📧 contact@thewellnesspace.org
📱(901) 450-3995

Comprehensive Care for Lifelong Wellness

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02/07/2026

At The Wellness Space we pride ourselves in providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health services for individuals across the lifespan.

With combined experience of over 25 years, we bring clinical expertise, and a calm, patient-centered approach to the treatment of complex and serious mental health conditions. We are committed to delivering excellent mental health care that supports healing, stability, and long-term wellness.

Why should you choose The Wellness Space?

• Our Board-certified PMHNPs possess a combined 25 years of healthcare experience

• We offer specialized expertise in treating children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients (ages 6 to 120)

• We possess extensive experience and training in treating serious mental illness

• We utilize evidence-based, holistic care that considers the whole patient

• We place emphasis on collaboration with patients, parents, caregivers, and schools

• We offer trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate treatments.

• We provide thoughtful, individualized medication management and patient education

Specialty Areas Include:

• Anxiety and depression (children and adults)
• Child and adolescent behavioral concerns
• ADHD
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
• Mood and emotional regulation disorders
• Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive disorders
• Sleep-wake disorders

Call us at (901) 450-3995 to schedule an appointment.