Mindful Movements, PLLC
Group Practice
1118 Sam Newell Rd, Suite D-4 and D-5, Matthews, NC 28105
Let's Connect (704) 703-2152
Many of the people who find their way to Mindful Movements have already tried to work through things on their own. They are high-functioning, capable adults, physicians, executives, teachers, parents, who have been carrying something for a long time and are finally ready to address it at the root.
Our practice is built around one core belief: lasting change requires more than coping strategies. It requires understanding the patterns, the history, and the nervous system responses that have kept you stuck and working through them with a clinician who is trained to go there with you.
Our Team
Amy L Sanderson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
12 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by sadness? Reaching out for support takes courage, and I'm honored to walk alongside you. My goal is to help you move forward with greater hope and confidence. I deeply believe in the healing power of therapy and am continually inspired by the meaningful growth my clients achieve as they build more fulfilling, balanced, and joyful lives. In addition to in-office appointments, I offer secure telehealth counseling so you can connect from the comfort and privacy of your home. I also provide walk-and-talk therapy on peaceful wooded trails.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by sadness? Reaching out for support takes courage, and I'm honored to walk alongside you. My goal is to help you move forward with greater hope and confidence. I deeply believe in the healing power of therapy and am continually inspired by the meaningful growth my clients achieve as they build more fulfilling, balanced, and joyful lives. In addition to in-office appointments, I offer secure telehealth counseling so you can connect from the comfort and privacy of your home. I also provide walk-and-talk therapy on peaceful wooded trails.
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, or endless “what if” scenarios that seem impossible to turn off? Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or just life right now, you don’t have to face it alone. Seeking therapy takes courage, and finding the right therapist can make all the difference. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can learn practical tools to manage anxiety, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change using evidence-based approaches like ACT and ERP.
Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of anxiety, overthinking, intrusive thoughts, or endless “what if” scenarios that seem impossible to turn off? Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, OCD, ADHD, or just life right now, you don’t have to face it alone. Seeking therapy takes courage, and finding the right therapist can make all the difference. I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can learn practical tools to manage anxiety, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, build resilience, and create lasting, meaningful change using evidence-based approaches like ACT and ERP.
Carter
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MEd, LCMHCA, NCC
2 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where life is headed, you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating anxious thoughts, heavy emotions, or just feeling disconnected, therapy can be a space to slow down and begin making sense of it all.
My approach centers on creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore at your own pace. Together, we’ll build trust, identify what matters most to you, and take small steps toward a more grounded, meaningful, and authentic life.
I believe growth begins when we stop avoiding and start turning inward - with compassion and curiosity.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where life is headed, you’re not alone. Whether you’re navigating anxious thoughts, heavy emotions, or just feeling disconnected, therapy can be a space to slow down and begin making sense of it all.
My approach centers on creating a safe, judgment-free space where you can explore at your own pace. Together, we’ll build trust, identify what matters most to you, and take small steps toward a more grounded, meaningful, and authentic life.
I believe growth begins when we stop avoiding and start turning inward - with compassion and curiosity.
Parenthood and adulthood can bring deep joy. It can also bring overwhelming stress, anxiety, and constant pressure to hold everything together. These two sets of emotions can coexist in our hearts, bodies, and minds. You may feel stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to care for yourself while caring for everyone else. Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition, adjusting to parenthood, or feeling stuck in patterns of worry or burnout. I work with adults, focusing on maternal and paternal mental health, navigating the emotional demands of caregiving and everyday life.
Parenthood and adulthood can bring deep joy. It can also bring overwhelming stress, anxiety, and constant pressure to hold everything together. These two sets of emotions can coexist in our hearts, bodies, and minds. You may feel stretched thin, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to care for yourself while caring for everyone else. Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition, adjusting to parenthood, or feeling stuck in patterns of worry or burnout. I work with adults, focusing on maternal and paternal mental health, navigating the emotional demands of caregiving and everyday life.
Most of us have spent enough time trying to hold it all together, power through, overthink it, fix it, numb it, optimize it, or pretend we're fine. If you're a capable, high-functioning person who is quietly struggling in ways that aren't always visible - you're in the right place. I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, depression, identity shifts, and life transitions. Many of my clients are college students and professionals who are high-achieving on the outside but privately exhausted, stuck, or disconnected. Here, we pause, deepen awareness, and transform.
Most of us have spent enough time trying to hold it all together, power through, overthink it, fix it, numb it, optimize it, or pretend we're fine. If you're a capable, high-functioning person who is quietly struggling in ways that aren't always visible - you're in the right place. I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, depression, identity shifts, and life transitions. Many of my clients are college students and professionals who are high-achieving on the outside but privately exhausted, stuck, or disconnected. Here, we pause, deepen awareness, and transform.
You may feel like your emotions are intense, unpredictable, or overwhelming at times—like things shift quickly and you’re left trying to make sense of it all. Maybe your relationships feel complicated, reactions feel bigger than you want them to be, or you find yourself stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not “too much.”
I specialize in working with individuals who experience strong emotional reactions, sensitivity to triggers, and difficulty regulating mood or responses. The good news is—these patterns make sense, and are changed with the right support.
You may feel like your emotions are intense, unpredictable, or overwhelming at times—like things shift quickly and you’re left trying to make sense of it all. Maybe your relationships feel complicated, reactions feel bigger than you want them to be, or you find yourself stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you’re not “too much.”
I specialize in working with individuals who experience strong emotional reactions, sensitivity to triggers, and difficulty regulating mood or responses. The good news is—these patterns make sense, and are changed with the right support.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Anxiety is a thief of joy and experience. I help clients process trauma and anxious thoughts to move into a more fulfilling life. I enjoy helping clients navigate neurodivergence, trauma, life transitions, grief, relationships, and men's issues.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or ADHD? Anxiety is a thief of joy and experience. I help clients process trauma and anxious thoughts to move into a more fulfilling life. I enjoy helping clients navigate neurodivergence, trauma, life transitions, grief, relationships, and men's issues.
You’re an adult or young adult who looks like you’ve got it all together—but inside, it’s a different story. You’re doing your best to hold it all together, but anxiety keeps getting in the way—of school, friendships, sleep, or just feeling like yourself. You might be constantly second-guessing your decisions, stuck in overthinking, or feeling like you’re not measuring up. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Whether it is navigating relationships, college or career transitions, motherhood, or complex family dynamics, I would love to support you.
You’re an adult or young adult who looks like you’ve got it all together—but inside, it’s a different story. You’re doing your best to hold it all together, but anxiety keeps getting in the way—of school, friendships, sleep, or just feeling like yourself. You might be constantly second-guessing your decisions, stuck in overthinking, or feeling like you’re not measuring up. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Whether it is navigating relationships, college or career transitions, motherhood, or complex family dynamics, I would love to support you.
Sometimes life gets hard. Maybe in the past you’ve felt like you had it all together, but for whatever reason, you are feeling a bit lost, and a bit unlike yourself. You’ve been trying to find your way to a feeling of normalcy, but you can’t seem to get there on your own. You want to talk to someone, but you aren’t sure if your friends or family would quite understand or be able to help.
Sometimes life gets hard. Maybe in the past you’ve felt like you had it all together, but for whatever reason, you are feeling a bit lost, and a bit unlike yourself. You’ve been trying to find your way to a feeling of normalcy, but you can’t seem to get there on your own. You want to talk to someone, but you aren’t sure if your friends or family would quite understand or be able to help.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I want you to know that you don’t have to face it alone. For the past twelve years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction and general life stressors. I believe deeply in the possibility of change and healing. Additionally, if you’re impacted by a loved one’s addiction, I understand how complex and painful that experience can be. I'm here to support you as you move through those challenges.
Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, and I want you to know that you don’t have to face it alone. For the past twelve years, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside individuals navigating anxiety, depression, addiction and general life stressors. I believe deeply in the possibility of change and healing. Additionally, if you’re impacted by a loved one’s addiction, I understand how complex and painful that experience can be. I'm here to support you as you move through those challenges.
Are you feeling stuck repeating the same cycle over and over again? Are your usual ways of handling stress not working anymore? Are you struggling in your relationship with your partner, family, or friends? Maybe you know something needs to change but you are feeling powerless to make that change. At some point we all encounter difficulties in our life and feel unsure of our next steps. This is common but can feel lonely and isolating.
Are you feeling stuck repeating the same cycle over and over again? Are your usual ways of handling stress not working anymore? Are you struggling in your relationship with your partner, family, or friends? Maybe you know something needs to change but you are feeling powerless to make that change. At some point we all encounter difficulties in our life and feel unsure of our next steps. This is common but can feel lonely and isolating.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, or addressing challenges, our collaboration will be centered around fostering a meaningful connection with your inner self. One of my specialties is helping to navigate the beautiful and challenging stages of the perinatal and postpartum periods of life. Whether you're moving through the joys or grappling with the complexities, I am here to provide support to folks going through the life stages of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and infertility. I am also passionate about the importance of therapy for therapists.
Whether you are navigating life transitions, seeking clarity, or addressing challenges, our collaboration will be centered around fostering a meaningful connection with your inner self. One of my specialties is helping to navigate the beautiful and challenging stages of the perinatal and postpartum periods of life. Whether you're moving through the joys or grappling with the complexities, I am here to provide support to folks going through the life stages of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, loss, and infertility. I am also passionate about the importance of therapy for therapists.
James Wood MA, LCAS
What is the difference between seeing a “therapist” and having lunch with your best friend, or favorite family member? You can tell me EXACTLY what you think and what you need. What you think and how you feel matters. It is very important to me to respect and empower everyone to enable the confidence needed to make life changes.
I approach therapy with a combination of humanistic and cognitive-behavioral modalities. I believe two people showing each other respect and caring equates to mental and emotional health. If you agree, we might be a good fit.
We are going to create WINS in your life and relationships!
James Wood MA, LCAS
What is the difference between seeing a “therapist” and having lunch with your best friend, or favorite family member? You can tell me EXACTLY what you think and what you need. What you think and how you feel matters. It is very important to me to respect and empower everyone to enable the confidence needed to make life changes.
I approach therapy with a combination of humanistic and cognitive-behavioral modalities. I believe two people showing each other respect and caring equates to mental and emotional health. If you agree, we might be a good fit.
We are going to create WINS in your life and relationships!
Liz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, LISW-CP
3 Endorsed
Charlotte, NC 28226
Waitlist for new clients
I am a good fit for clients who are ready to begin their healing journey and are open to engaging in meaningful, collaborative therapy. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space to explore past experiences, process difficult emotions, and identify personalized goals that foster recovery, resilience, and lasting well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practices, and the belief that healing is possible for everyone.
I am a good fit for clients who are ready to begin their healing journey and are open to engaging in meaningful, collaborative therapy. Together, we create a safe, compassionate space to explore past experiences, process difficult emotions, and identify personalized goals that foster recovery, resilience, and lasting well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, evidence-based practices, and the belief that healing is possible for everyone.
Gabrielle Troutman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C, CAGCS
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Current waitlist for new clients.
Hi! I have 6 years of experience in the field of mental health. I work with people from ages 12-80+ on issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, stage of life changes (especially high school, college, early work force, and early parenting years), and OCD. I use a variety of different therapy skills that include ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness based therapy, and an integrated grief approach. I am licensed in NC, SC, VA, FL, MN, and CT.
I am an International Partnership for Perinatal Excellence-Certified (IPPE-C) provider.
Current waitlist for new clients.
Hi! I have 6 years of experience in the field of mental health. I work with people from ages 12-80+ on issues like anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, stage of life changes (especially high school, college, early work force, and early parenting years), and OCD. I use a variety of different therapy skills that include ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness based therapy, and an integrated grief approach. I am licensed in NC, SC, VA, FL, MN, and CT.
I am an International Partnership for Perinatal Excellence-Certified (IPPE-C) provider.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s roles—doing well in one area and struggling in another, this can be exhausting and isolating. Past wounds, anxiety, depression, persistent pain, or unresolved trauma can make each day feel heavy, uncertain, confusing and feels too complicated and heavy to carry. The journey can seem to difficult or overwhelming to heal from childhood wounds, narcissistic or spiritual trauma, sexual addiction or stepping out on your spouse. I am here to offer compassionate support. We are not our past mistake, there is hope for restoration, healing, growth and reclaim your identity. You are not on this journey alone.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s roles—doing well in one area and struggling in another, this can be exhausting and isolating. Past wounds, anxiety, depression, persistent pain, or unresolved trauma can make each day feel heavy, uncertain, confusing and feels too complicated and heavy to carry. The journey can seem to difficult or overwhelming to heal from childhood wounds, narcissistic or spiritual trauma, sexual addiction or stepping out on your spouse. I am here to offer compassionate support. We are not our past mistake, there is hope for restoration, healing, growth and reclaim your identity. You are not on this journey alone.
I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, with particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and panic disorder; law enforcement officers and other first responders; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and women who are strengthening their boundaries and learning to use their voice with greater confidence.
I work with adults of all ages and backgrounds, with particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and panic disorder; law enforcement officers and other first responders; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; and women who are strengthening their boundaries and learning to use their voice with greater confidence.
Natalie
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, M.Ed, LPCA, LCMHCA
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
I work with children (7+), teens, adults and families navigating a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, grief, stress, and women's issues. Whether you're working through something that's happened recently or carrying experiences from years ago, we'll work together to better understand your story and help you move toward the life you want to create. I have a special passion for helping clients heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, build healthier boundaries, increase self-confidence, and reconnect with different parts of yourself.
I work with children (7+), teens, adults and families navigating a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem, grief, stress, and women's issues. Whether you're working through something that's happened recently or carrying experiences from years ago, we'll work together to better understand your story and help you move toward the life you want to create. I have a special passion for helping clients heal from trauma, strengthen relationships, build healthier boundaries, increase self-confidence, and reconnect with different parts of yourself.
Jessica Kawamoto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCAS, LCMHC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Matthews, NC 28105
The chance to be heard and seen with warmth and compassion is what I strive to provide in my therapy sessions. We’ll work together at a pace that you are comfortable with in a collaborative conversation that validates your life experiences. It may take some time to build trust but my hope is that you can speak unfiltered about whatever life circumstances have brought you to therapy.
The chance to be heard and seen with warmth and compassion is what I strive to provide in my therapy sessions. We’ll work together at a pace that you are comfortable with in a collaborative conversation that validates your life experiences. It may take some time to build trust but my hope is that you can speak unfiltered about whatever life circumstances have brought you to therapy.
I understand that therapy can be overwhelming for some, so I’ve worked diligently to become effective in creating a compassionate and judgement free space for individuals aged 14 to 65. Although my specialty is couples and family therapy, I am experienced with working with individuals who have autism, individuals who have experienced grief/loss, victims of abuse, and maternal mental health. It’s my goal for each individual that I meet with to feel safe, empowered and inspired to work towards personal growth.
I understand that therapy can be overwhelming for some, so I’ve worked diligently to become effective in creating a compassionate and judgement free space for individuals aged 14 to 65. Although my specialty is couples and family therapy, I am experienced with working with individuals who have autism, individuals who have experienced grief/loss, victims of abuse, and maternal mental health. It’s my goal for each individual that I meet with to feel safe, empowered and inspired to work towards personal growth.