Daya Montakhebi Canadian Certified Counsellor
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Edmonton & Alberta
how Daya is transforming mental health care
Daya Montakhebi is a holistic, integrative therapist who blends somatic therapy, mind-body awareness, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients understand how their body, mind, and nervous system interact with emotions and behaviors. She works collaboratively with adults to explore what keeps them stuck, identify patterns, and develop strategies for sustainable change.
Daya supports clients navigating anxiety, stress, overwhelm, relational challenges, and the lingering effects of trauma. She integrates evidence-based approaches with somatic practices, mindfulness, and creative tools to foster clarity, resilience, and emotional balance.
Sessions are offered in-person in Edmonton and virtually across Canada, providing flexible access for clients wherever they are.
her therapy approach
Daya believes that therapy is a space to reconnect with yourself—mind, body, and nervous system—without judgment or pressure. She emphasizes understanding how physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions are interconnected and uses this awareness to guide practical strategies for change.
Her work integrates:
Somatic therapy and mind-body techniques to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing
Trauma-informed and integrative methods including CBT, mindfulness, and creative expression
Practical tools for stress management, emotional awareness, and resilience
Breakthroughs in therapy often come as quiet shifts: a moment of clarity, eased tension in the body, or the realization of self-trust and agency. Daya supports clients in noticing these moments and using them as anchors for ongoing growth.
Daya supports individuals and couples experiencing:
Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
Trauma and nervous system dysregulation (CPTSD, PTSD, autoimmune and chronic stress)
Relationship difficulties and family or workplace tension
Life transitions, self-development, and personal growth
Feelings of stuck-ness or plateauing
She is most passionate about helping clients reconnect with their body’s wisdom, cultivate self-trust, and build sustainable strategies for emotional well-being.
who Daya works with
Daya offers sessions in-person in Edmonton and virtually across Canada, providing clients with flexibility and accessibility while maintaining a safe, confidential, and supportive environment.
location and availability
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but Daya encourages clients to move at their own pace. Her approach is compassionate, integrative, and client-centered, focusing on:
Exploring the mind-body connection through somatic awareness
Supporting emotional regulation and nervous system balance
Developing practical strategies for stress management and resilience
Empowering clients to reconnect with their inner strengths
Daya often reminds clients that “growth happens gradually, through awareness and gentle practice, not force.”
what to expect in therapy with Daya
Daya believes that healing involves reconnecting with the body, mind, and nervous system. She is inspired by the courage and curiosity of her clients and finds fulfillment in witnessing moments when they reclaim clarity, calm, and self-trust.
Outside of therapy, Daya recharges through mindfulness, movement, time outdoors, and creative expression. She finds peace in small daily practices, from noticing bodily sensations to mindful breathing, which help her stay grounded and present amid life’s busyness.
