I help people from diverse backgrounds find their strengths and purpose in life.

Hi! I'm Roya Milani, counselor and life coach.

Bay Area resident for 40+ years, first generation immigrant, and mother, I can help you self-actualize a plan to address your problems and succeed at your goals.

As a life coach, my heart is filled with a deep sense of love and care for my clients. It brings me great joy to help individuals find meaning and purpose in their lives by guiding them towards their own inner strength and resilience.

Why I became a life coach

Though I recently completed my MA in Counseling Psychology and originally planned to become a therapist, the amount of time it would take to me to get licensed led me to start a coaching practice. I learned a lot throughout my training, including how to connect with a diverse population and what type of questions to ask. My goal is to partner with my clients through a creative process, that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. As a counselor and coach, I am able to help people find meaning in their lives by asking the right questions and believing that they have the capacity to come up with their own solutions.

Working with me

  • "I wanted to go through a career transition but needed guidance for more clarity. I had the pleasure of working with Roya and she had been nothing but a sweetheart. She helped me build up my confidence as a woman and sort through my feelings. She is understanding, easy to talk to and made me feel safe. After 7 coaching sessions, I felt great, much more able to move forward with my life. I would highly recommend Roya to anyone looking down to earth, compassionate approach to solving an issue or clarifying a situation."

    Diane T.

  • "Roya has helped me to be more consistent and follow my healthcare routine for diet and exercise more effectively. I was able to stick to our plans without stress and being overwhelmed. Her kindness and calm demeanor greatly helped me in the process. I would highly recommend Roya to anyone looking to achieve new and improved goals."

    Mojgan S.

  • "Roya has been my life coach for several years. Her partnership is effective because she has a broad worldview, and her approach is very personable and empathetic. Because she brings a counseling background to coaching, she helped me identify my strengths and create a new professional identity and path. In addition, Roya is uniquely positioned with years of experience to be helpful with family relationships. As a result of my work with Roya, I feel validated in my work and more connected in my life relationships."

    Jill L.

  • "Roya was a pleasure to work with. The sessions with her helped me focus on my goals. She followed up in between sessions to hold me accountable for my assigned goals for the next session. I appreciate her kindness and highly recommended working with her."

    Elham R.