As a psychologist, I need to have a office that makes people feel comfortable and open in all aspects. I have been in clinical environments for much of my career, but these days I'm in a private practice where I can have more control over the environment we are in. Even when I was in the hospital I used to use some interior design principles like using warm, fuzzy, cashmere throws and cushions to make the environment comfortable. Now I actually get in interior design professionals to help me set up my practice for my patients (and me) to feel ready for our sessions.