Sheet 1
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Self esteem and depression
About Roya
LPCC in California with 10 years of experience, Roya Bayat-Makoui helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues with self-esteem.
Roya has spent a decade working with individuals facing hard moments. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can use when emotions feel overwhelming. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and respectful of each person's perspective and values.
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build insight and coping skills. In sessions she listens to what matters most and breaks concerns down into manageable parts. She emphasizes learning tools that can be used between meetings to handle stress and tough feelings.
Roya aims to form a genuine working relationship with each person. She approaches problems calmly and without judgment, and she lets clients set the pace for topics they want to address. This helps people feel more able to try new ways of coping.
Practical concerns such as relationship patterns or family conflict are addressed with clear conversation and skills practice. She supports people working on self-esteem and depression by identifying small, realistic steps and tracking progress over time.
For anyone new to therapy, she recommends a short initial conversation to outline goals and next steps. To begin, clients follow the site's matching and scheduling process to set up the first appointment.
Sheet 2
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Roya works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and insight. One common method she uses is skills-oriented work that teaches coping strategies for stress and anxiety. This approach helps people practice specific tools for managing intense emotions and daily pressures.Another element of her work is problem-focused conversation for relationship and family concerns. That involves identifying patterns that cause conflict and trying small changes in communication or behavior to see what helps. These techniques are useful for people who want clear, actionable steps rather than abstract discussion.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work together with each person to decide what fits best. That means discussing goals, trying methods in session, and adjusting the plan based on what is helpful and realistic for the client's life.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain regular appointments and apply skills between meetings without requiring changes to daily routines.
Sheet 3
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Sheet 4
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and low self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical coping skills and insight. Sessions are paced to the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with individuals on emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.