Welcome!
I am Bella, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist in Florida. I have a genuine passion for helping individuals strengthen emotional resilience and experience lasting therapeutic change through creative, integrative approaches
My Story
From an early age, art became my way of expressing myself and finding a sense of comfort and safety when things felt overwhelming. Through artmaking, I experienced its inherent therapeutic value long before I knew it could be part of a professional practice.
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I’ve always been drawn to helping others, and it wasn’t until later that I discovered art therapy—a field that beautifully integrates creativity, counseling, psychology, and science. I wholeheartedly believe in the healing power of art within the therapeutic space and am passionate about offering an alternative, expressive pathway for insight, growth, and meaningful change.
Meaning Behind the Name Flow State
The name Flow State was chosen for several reasons. As a Florida native and Florida State University alum, it felt personally meaningful. But more importantly, it reflects the state of “flow” I’ve experienced through artmaking since a young age—the deep immersion and focus that allows everything else to fade away.
It wasn’t until I earned my degree that I fully understood that flow is a recognized psychological state, one that promotes presence, engagement, and even healing. I wanted my practice name to honor both my personal experience of flow and the evidence-based research supporting its therapeutic value, reflecting my belief in artmaking as a powerful tool for insight, expression, and emotional well-being.