- Focused on families
- Evidence-based techniques
- Warm collaborative care
About Roya
Roya Bayat-Makoui is a licensed professional clinical counselor with ten years of experience helping people through hard times. She works with individuals facing depression, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and family conflicts. Roya aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
She follows evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. In practice she listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify small, doable changes. Sessions are paced to the client's comfort and priorities.
Roya emphasizes a collaborative relationship. She helps people set clear goals and checks in on progress along the way. When needed, she teaches coping strategies for anxiety and routines to support mood and confidence.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with attention to each person's values and perspective. She aims to create a safe-feeling space where people can talk honestly about family and relationship concerns. Roya works in California and offers sessions in English.
For people balancing busy schedules, Roya encourages practical approaches that fit day-to-day life. She supports parents and caregivers who are looking for ways to reduce stress and improve family interactions without promising specific outcomes. If you want to learn more about her approach and match with her, follow the site's Start Therapy process to begin.
How evidence-based tools translate to online care
Roya draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage mood and relationships. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, practical actions and routines that support mood, confidence, and day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Roya will work with each person to understand their goals, values, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made or new challenges appear.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoid travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It can also support consistent weekly work when schedules are tight. Ask about available session formats when you start the matching process so you know what will work best for your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Roya help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and self-esteem challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and emphasizes collaboration. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches practical coping skills.
What is her professional background?
Roya has ten years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional and relational challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.