Dr. Pretia Carpenter, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

05/11/2026

Honored and grateful to be featured in the Inspiring Stories series by Memphis Voyager Magazine. Thank you for highlighting my journey and the vision behind The Wellness Space.

Building this practice has been a journey of faith, perseverance, and purpose, and I’m incredibly thankful for everyone who has supported me along the way. It means so much to have our story recognized in the city we proudly serve. 💚

Check out the feature here:

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
📧 [email protected]
📱(901) 450-3995

Comprehensive Care for Lifelong Wellness

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04/05/2026

✨Contact us today at (901) 450-3995 to begin your journey. ✨

02/02/2026

✨ Introducing The Wellness Space ✨

For a long time, I waited patiently for a seat at the table.
I did everything “right”, earned my doctorate, trained extensively, stayed committed to the work, and showed up ready to serve.

But when that seat didn't come, I realized something important:
I didn’t need permission to belong. I could build my own table.

In May 2025, I proudly graduated from UTHSC with my Doctorate and became a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Like many new providers, in the beginning, I faced unexpected barriers to finding meaningful, gainful employment in my field. While I was eventually able to obtain a position, I realized that I had a bigger vision in mind. Instead of settling, or giving in and letting that close a door, I chose to open a new one.

Today, I’m honored to introduce The Wellness Space, a mental health and wellness clinic I own alongside my friend and former preceptor. This clinic was created intentionally: rooted in compassion, evidence-based care, cultural responsiveness, and the belief that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support.

The Wellness Space is more than a clinic.
It’s resilience.
It’s purpose.
It’s proof that when systems fall short, we can still rise.

📍 1331 Union Avenue, Suite 1152, Memphis, TN 38104
🧠 Comprehensive mental health & wellness services
🤍 Now accepting new patients

Please see the attached flyer for more details, and feel free to share.

When they don’t give you a seat at the table… build your own. 💫

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