01 / Individuals
Individual coaching
Private, one-on-one coaching focused on you and the changes you want to make.
Life transitions · Confidence and self-awareness · Boundaries · Wellness and work/life balance
Healing Forward — A Black Gurl Moves Company
Coaching, consulting
& wellness education
Room to reflect. Support to move forward.
Explore a collaborative approach to life transitions, relationships, personal growth and healthier organizations. Learn about your options here, at your own pace, before creating an account.
Find your focus
Support for where
you are now
For individuals, young adults, couples and organizations seeking practical tools, greater clarity and meaningful change.
How to begin
02 / Young adults
Young adult & college transitions
Guidance for the in-between years: identity, independence and direction.
College life · Communication · Relationships · Career and life direction
03 / Couples
Relationships & communication
Couples coaching offers space to work on connection, communication and relationship transitions together.
Connection and intimacy · Conflict navigation · Communication · Boundaries
04 / Organizations
Consulting & team development
Program strategy and facilitation for organizations, with attention to people, culture and wellbeing.
Youth development · Trauma-informed practice · Psychological safety · Leadership and staff wellness
05 / Learning & community
Mental health & wellness education
Practical workshops and community education designed for real life beyond the workshop.
Resilience and stress management · Emotional wellness · Healthy relationships · Parent and family communication
The Forward Method™
Reflection.
Intention.
Forward movement.
Healing Forward’s framework offers a flexible path from reflection to purposeful action. Steps can be revisited as your needs evolve.
Safety · Choice · Trust · Culture · Empowerment
Our approach aims to be trauma-informed, culturally responsive, strengths-based and relationship-centered, respecting your lived experience and the goals that matter to you.
Explore the parent company’s Porter MethodF
Foundation
Step one
Find your foundation
Pause, become grounded, and gain clarity about where you are and what you need.
O
Observe
Step two
Observe your patterns
Explore beliefs, habits, emotions and relationship dynamics influencing your choices.
R
Reimagine
Step three
Reimagine what’s possible
Consider new perspectives, recognize strengths and open to new possibilities.
W
Walk
Step four
Walk in your values
Align decisions, boundaries, relationships and priorities with what matters most.
A
Act
Step five
Act with intention
Translate insight into meaningful goals, practical strategies and consistent action.
R
Relate
Step six
Relate with intention
Strengthen communication, boundaries and connection with yourself and others.
D
Develop
Step seven
Develop, deepen & move forward
Recognize progress, strengthen skills and continue growing with purpose.
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Your next step
Begin with a conversation
about what matters to you
There is room to ask questions, share your priorities and explore whether the approach fits your needs.
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Explore your options
Read about the services, who they support and how coaching works. This information is public; you can explore without an account.
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Create your account
When you are ready, use the shared Healing Forward and Black Gurl Moves portal. Already have an account? Keep using your existing login.
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Share your priorities
Begin the guided intake, reflect on your goals and prepare for a consultation conversation about fit and possible next steps.
Log In to the portal
Prefer to ask a question first? Email Dr. Porter. Creating an account begins your intake; it does not book an appointment automatically.
Meet your guide
Dr. Carnetta Porter
The work is personal
A foundation in people, education and community
Dr. Porter brings together psychology, education, trauma-informed care, youth development, and deep community programming experience — plus years of producing events and experiences that bring people together.
Her conviction: wellness is not a luxury and healing is not a solo sport. Through Black Gurl Moves, LLC, she built the ecosystem she wished existed — where coaching, education, consulting, and community live under one roof.
EducationTrauma-informed careYouth developmentCommunity programming
More about Dr. Porter at Black Gurl Moves
A little clarity
Before you
take the next step
Do I need an account to explore Healing Forward?
No. Service information, our approach and Dr. Porter’s biography are available here without logging in. Create an account when you are ready to begin the guided intake.
Can I use my existing Black Gurl Moves account?
Yes. Both brands use the same client portal. Use your existing email and password; you do not need a second account.
Is coaching the same as mental health treatment?
Coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented process focused on personal development, decision-making, relationships and action. As described in our coaching agreement, it is not psychotherapy, diagnosis, psychological testing, medical care or crisis intervention. A referral to another qualified professional may be recommended when a need falls outside coaching’s scope.
How is Healing Forward connected to Black Gurl Moves?
Black Gurl Moves is the parent company of Healing Forward. Healing Forward provides a public place to explore coaching, consulting and wellness education within that broader community. Explore the Black Gurl Moves ecosystem.
Life · Relationships · Wellness · Growth
Make room for
your next chapter
Explore what feels relevant. Start when you are ready.