Our Story
Dunamis Counseling and Wellness Center, mission and philosophy is centered on the whole person and designed to empower each individual, family, and couples in the community it serves. Our services focus on the whole person with emphasis on improved mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and social well-being. It is our mission is to ensure the availability and accessibility of high quality compassionate, ethical, and supportive services and programs for clients in Shasta and it's surrounding counties. Dunamis is comprised of a staff of licensed clinicians, master’s level therapists, massage therapists, personal trainers and estheticians, all share a commitment to practice in a way that recognizes and builds upon the client's strengths and is highly responsive to their concerns.
It is our desire to help people improve the quality of their lives, by assisting clients in the exploration of their challenges and helping them to find ways to empower themselves to discover solutions. Training and experience have taught us that people sometimes need the opportunity to explore their emotions and thought processes in order to find peace.
The goal of working together is to help people discover who they are and work with their strengths to create a new way of living. Our approach to treatment holistically integrates the mind, body,and spirit of each individual. Our practice fosters a non-judgemental, caring and peaceful atmosphere.
At the Dunamis Counseling and Wellness Center, our goal is to create a healthier, more holistic way of life for clients by promoting, educating, and providing services related to the nine dimensions of wellness.
Physical wellness The physically well person gets an adequate amount of sleep, eats a balanced and nutritious diet, engages in exercise for 150 minutes per week, attends regular medical check-ups.
Emotional wellness The emotionally well person can identify, express, and manage the entire range of feelings and would consider seeking assistance to address areas of concern.
Intellectual wellness The intellectually well person values lifelong learning and seeks to foster critical thinking, develop moral reasoning, expand worldviews, and engage in education for the pursuit of knowledge.
Occupational wellness The professionally well person engages in work to gain personal satisfaction and enrichment, consistent with values, goals, and lifestyle.
Financial wellness The financially well person is fully aware of financial state and budgets,saves and manages finances in order to achieve realistic goals.
Environmental wellness The environmentally well person recognizes the responsibility to preserve, protect, and improve the environment and appreciates the interconnectedness of nature and the individual.
Social wellness The socially well person has a network of support based on interdependence, mutual trust, and respect, and has developed a sensitivity and awareness towards the feeling of others.
Creative wellness The creatively well person values and actively participates in a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences as a means to understand and appreciate the surrounding world.
Spiritual wellness The spiritually well person seeks harmony and balance by openly exploring the depth of human purpose, meaning, and connection through dialogue and self-reflection.
If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, we look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
Please call or email us for an individual, couples or family therapy and wellness consultation today.
