Hello
I am Bella! I'm an Art Therapist & Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have a passion for helping others improve their emotional resilience and cultivate lasting therapeutic change through creative modalities.
My Story
Starting at an early age, art became my "escape." It was the way I expressed myself and it allowed me the space to feel comfort and safety when everything became "too much." I always organically experienced the intrinsic therapeutic benefits of artmaking, but had no clue there was a profession that integrated my various interests -art, counseling, psychology & science. I've always wanted to help others in some capacity, but it wasn't until I got to college that I heard of art therapy. I whole heartedly believe in the power of art therapy & it has become my passion to provide an alternate outlet for self-expression and therapeutic change.
Meaning Behind the Name Flow State
Flow State was chosen for a variety of reasons. For starters, being a Florida native & Florida State University alum, it felt quite fitting. However, the state of "flow" that I feel and experience when creating is the reason I fell in love with artmaking starting at a young age. It wasn't until I received my degree that I realized reaching "flow" is an actual state of mind in which one becomes fully immersed in a process. One where everything else vanishes and an intense focus and presence on the task at hand arises. I wanted to create a name for my practice that not only represents my belief in the therapeutic value of artmaking but also the evidence-based research indicating that "flow" is in fact real and healing.
