There is always a room where the work happens.
For some, it’s a clinic, a hospital, a nursing home, a correctional facility, a group home, a classroom, or a private office. For others, it’s a workspace at home that drastically improves over time.
PMHNP Patria Alexander has a workspace that I would like to share with you.
Built for work, but yet a very relaxing space.
She runs a private-pay telehealth practice across Virginia — DepthWorks Psychiatry — serving high-achieving, Caribbean-rooted and bicultural women navigating anxiety, burnout, and identity strain.
That level of clarity tends to show up everywhere.
Including the room.
The space where the work happens
☕ Workspace
“My space may be small, but it feels just right for me.
It’s neat, simple, and efficient. The colors and lighting help me feel calm, inspired, and ready to focus.
My chair ended up mattering more than I expected. I spend most of my day in it, so comfort became essential.
I’ve also built the space around how I actually work, with tools for meetings, sound, and connection.
Over time, the books, decor, and small details made it feel more personal.
Peaceful.
Serious in the right way.
It’s a space that makes me feel good.”
☕☕ Conversation
Where does your work usually happen?
Entirely via telehealth, across Virginia. I run a boutique private-pay practice called DepthWorks Psychiatry, serving high-achieving Caribbean-rooted and bicultural women navigating anxiety, burnout, and identity strain.
What is one small thing in your workspace that helps you stay grounded during the day?
The details tend to matter more than we expect
The details tend to matter more than we expect.
“My bookshelf.
Seeing my books, decor, and personal items reminds me of my goals and the path I’ve taken.
It creates a sense of calm, purpose, and balance throughout the day.”
What is one thing you’ve changed over time that made your work feel better?
“Getting intentional about who I serve.
Narrowing my focus didn’t shrink my practice. It deepened it.
When you know exactly who you're built for, the work becomes more meaningful for everyone in the room.”
What would you tell another PMHNP trying to create their own workspace?
“Build it around who you actually are.
Not who you think you're supposed to be.
Your identity, your culture, your story are clinical assets.
They should be visible.”
☕☕☕ Eva’s Take
🟢 What stands out to me here is not just the space — though I have a bias toward rooms like this.
Simple. Calm. It feels like an Eva-style workspace.
🟢 But more importantly, she knows exactly who she is serving.
Her clients are not guessing if they’re in the right place.
They already know.
And that kind of alignment makes this easy for both the PMHNP and the potential client.
🟢 There is also something else here that is easy to miss.
She is not just narrowing a population.
Patria incorporates unique, integrative psychiatry approaches that are worth paying attention to if you have not come across them yet.
It’s a refreshingly different way to think about psychiatric care.
And a reminder that the field still has room for clinicians who are willing to define their own edges.
From the Field
☕ I want to hear from you.
If you’ve built a workspace that fits the way you practice — even if it’s small, even if it’s still evolving — send it.
A photo.
A few lines.
Nothing polished.
There’s value in seeing how this work is actually being done.
If you’re open to sharing, send it along.