Our Story

From Lived Experience to Collective Impact

Moving Through Consulting was born from the belief that healing, leadership, and justice are deeply connected. Our founder, Deilia McLaughlin, MSS, LSW, is a proud HBCU graduate of Lincoln University and earned her Master’s from Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. Raised and rooted in Philadelphia, PA, she brings over 20 years of experience across child welfare, behavioral health, and higher education.

She created this space to center the voices, needs, and brilliance of Black women, families, and professionals—while welcoming all who are committed to meaningful change.

What began as a solo consulting practice has grown into a trusted hub for culturally grounded psychotherapy, professional development, and organizational strategy. Our work is guided by values of authenticity, equity, community, and purpose.

We partner with individuals and mission-driven organizations to:

Provide trauma-informed, affirming mental health care
Build capacity through training and development
Advance equity through strategic consulting and facilitation
Nurture healing and leadership in spaces too often marked by burnout and invisibility

We’re more than a service—we’re a movement. A place where people can grow, rest, unlearn, and rise.

Because when we move through it together, we don’t just survive—we thrive.

Our Clients

Centering People. Supporting Purpose. Advancing Impact.

At Moving Through Consulting, we proudly serve a diverse range of individuals, organizations, and communities—all united by a commitment to healing, justice, and lasting change. Our clients include:

🖤 Individuals

Black women, caregivers, and professionals seeking culturally affirming psychotherapy
Social workers, educators, and service providers navigating burnout, grief, or growth
Changemakers looking to align personal healing with professional impact

🏢 Organizations & Institutions

Nonprofits focused on child welfare, mental health, and education
Schools, colleges, and universities seeking equity-centered training and student support
Public service agencies and community organizations striving to build trauma-informed, inclusive systems

🤝 Community Leaders & Teams

Supervisors, program managers, and executive leaders
DEI committees, field instructors, and multidisciplinary staff groups
Allies committed to doing the work with intention and integrity

Whether you’re showing up as a client, a collaborator, or a community builder—we’re here to move through it with you.

About Us

Where Healing Meets Purpose.

Built from Experience. Rooted in Purpose. Centered in Community.

Every movement has a story—and Moving Through Consulting began with one woman’s vision to bridge healing, equity, and leadership in spaces where they’re often missing.

Founded by Deilia McLaughlin, MSS, LSW, a licensed social worker, educator, and consultant with over 20 years of experience, this practice was born from lived experience, professional expertise, and an unwavering commitment to community care. Raised in Philadelphia and shaped by years in child welfare, behavioral health, and higher education, Deilia saw the gaps—especially for Black women and frontline professionals—and chose to build a space where their needs, voices, and power are fully seen and supported.

What started as a consulting practice has expanded into a multi-service platform offering:

Culturally responsive psychotherapy for Black women, caregivers, and professionals
Training and professional development for social service providers, educators, and leaders
Organizational consulting and strategy for mission-driven nonprofits and institutions
Speaking and thought leadership grounded in truth, care, and justice

At Moving Through, we’re not just offering services—we’re building a movement rooted in care, equity, and collective transformation.

Let’s move through it—together.

Founder’s Note

I created Moving Through because I’ve lived it. I know what it means to carry the weight, to lead with heart, and to navigate systems that weren’t built for us. This work is personal—and it’s powerful. I’m honored to hold space for your healing, your leadership, and your journey forward.

With gratitude,
— Deilia McLaughlin, MSS, LSW
Founder & Principal Consultant