Therapy for High-Achieving Leaders Who Want Inner Clarity, Not Just External Success
Private, elite therapy for CEOs and professionals who value emotional intelligence as much as business acumen
About Me
A Strategic Partner for Leaders Who Refuse to Settle for Surface-Level Solutions
I’m Shakirah Forde, a licensed therapist and emotional strategist with over 13 years of experience helping high-achieving professionals unlock greater clarity, fulfillment, and personal mastery.
After a decade of working within traditional therapy settings and private practice, I recognized a critical gap: high-performing leaders — the ones driving innovation, building empires, and carrying enormous emotional loads — were rarely offered the depth of support they truly needed.
I created this practice to change that.
My work blends evidence-based therapeutic modalities with advanced emotional intelligence coaching tailored for CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, and visionaries who are ready to evolve beyond external success into internal alignment.
I specialize in helping clients:
Navigate leadership pressure without losing themselves
Reconnect to authentic desires beyond public expectations
Build emotional resilience to sustain high-level performance
Heal from invisible emotional wounds hidden behind achievement
Clients describe me as both a grounding force and a catalyst — offering strategic insight with deep empathy, and always holding space for powerful transformation.
Because I limit the number of clients I work with at any one time, each engagement is bespoke, confidential, and deeply attuned to the nuances of your personal and professional world.
If you’re seeking more than just therapy — if you’re ready for a trusted partner who understands the intersection of ambition, complexity, and the human spirit — you’re in the right place.
What you may be experiencing...
You’ve built the life most people dream of… but something still feels off.
You move fast. You think big. You get things done.
But behind the scenes, you’re carrying pressure no one else can see.
The burnout that creeps in even when things are “good”
The emotional load of leadership and decision fatigue
The frustration of relationships that don’t match your growth
The quiet moments of doubt that you never let show
This isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about giving you the space to be fully seen — and supported — so you can lead and live with clarity, confidence, and peace.
The Elite Therapy Experience
This isn’t standard therapy. This is elite, bespoke support.
My sessions are designed for high-performance individuals who need a strategic, emotionally intelligent partner — not a passive listener.
What You Can Expect:
Deep, tailored 1:1 session
Flexible scheduling with limited client availability
100% private, secure virtual sessions
Optional VIP half-day intensives or ongoing monthly packages
This is where emotional depth meets high-level execution.
Who I work with
This practice is best suited for individuals who:
Lead companies, teams, or public-facing brands
Are navigating a personal or professional transition
Want to improve emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Are high-functioning but internally overwhelmed or disconnected
Are ready to invest in transformative inner work