After graduating from UC Berkeley, Clarise worked at Nevada County Mental Health for five years.  She then went on to complete her graduate work at Sac State University, with her thesis focusing on navigating life as a step-mother.  She has been a licensed Marriage Family Therapist since 1987, and has worked both in agencies and private practice. 

Although Clarise works primarily from an Attachment Therapy perspective, she utilizes a combination of approaches in her work with clients and in supervision.  Her style is collaborative, interactive, and respectful.  She is trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and Lifespan Integration, a psychodynamic approach to healing trauma. 

Clarise is proud to be a Local Girl; she is a third-generation Nevada County resident who has been married for 41 years to her soul mate, Tim.  Clarise is a mother, step-mother, and grandmother.  She has a daughter in heaven, Avery, which gives her a special connection with those who are grieving. 

Clarise is passionate about Anew Day and serving our community.  She loves her role as a counseling supervisor as well as working with clients.  

Please join us in welcoming Keith Thompson as Anew Day's Clinical Co-Director.  In 2009 Keith Thompson decided to explore his interest in counseling and therapy after attending Anew Day’s Counseling Skills Workshop. From that experience, he began serving as a lay counselor then went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree, followed by his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brandman University in 2013. He received additional training in Mediation/Conflict Resolution and specialized training in EMDR, a trauma-based therapy. Keith is a member of both the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and the American Association of Christian Counselors

Keith’s other areas of expertise and interest includeRelationships and Couple’s Counseling, Addiction and Recovery, Trauma, Infidelity. Abuse, Pornography, Grief & Life Transitions

As a psychotherapist, I really enjoy walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate through life’s difficult pathways. Deciding to come to counseling is a courageous decision which offers the opportunity to focus on oneself and to sort out the issues.

I strive to help couples and families shift from fighting with each other to enjoying each other; to help individuals step away from damaging behaviors and patterns; and to help adolescents gain and enhance their strengths and identity. I provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment in which to take the next right step towards new and healthy patterns of being.

Keith has come full-circle with his love for others, helping them live happy, healthy lives through the work he has accomplished through both Anew Day and his private practice. We look forward to all that awaits him as our new Clinical Director. Welcome back Keith!

Garrett Kronland has completed his Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant University. Garrett knew from an early age that he and a fondness for understanding human behavior, and he started working towards his professional career by earning his Bachelors of Science in Psychology at the University of California, Davis. It was here that he took steps towards learning more about the dynamic interactions of human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Garrett acquired additional experience and knowledge in the specialization of human memory by spending a year working in the memory research lab on campus. Moving forward to Graduate School at Alliant allowed Garrett to continue pursuing his professional career by merging his interests in psychological science with his passion and drive for helping people.

Garrett is comfortable working with all types of people regardless of their issues or struggles; and has varying levels of experience with topics including: depression, anxiety, anger, relationships, communication, co-dependency, substance use & addictions, self-esteem/self-worth, identity, grief/loss, stress, trauma, and PTSD. He has many years of experience working with middle-school and high-school aged teenagers in the local community, as well as with high-risk adults suffering from severe mental illness. Garrett also has a focused interest in helping people recover from PTSD, trauma, and stress-related issues. He has a strong and caring heart for military members and their families, and is currently planning on specializing in working with veterans.

Garrett takes a multifaceted approach towards therapy, utilizing a multitude of strategies and techniques to help clients navigate the therapeutic process and achieve their goals. Garrett’s eclectic techniques bridge conventional Cognitive-Behavioral strategies with Narrative Therapy inspired perspectives to help his clients pursue preferred lives full of meaningful change. He believes that hope is a foundational component of transformative life-change, and he actively works with clients in helping them discover their own sources of hope. In this regard, Garrett is willing and able to integrate a person’s own faith, spiritual principles, and/or cultural practices into the therapy process.

Viki Robinson received her Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling at Western Seminary. Since she was in elementary school she knew that she wanted to go into a field of helping others become the best they can be. She has an Associates in Deaf Studies from Sierra College, where she discovered she had a passion for working with disadvantaged children. From there she pursued her dream of going to Hawaii to finish her Bachelors in Psychology, where she did a practicum course working in a school with low income special needs children. She was raised in Nevada County and now resides in the area with her husband and 2.5-year-old Labrador Retriever. She has over 10 years of experience working with children within the community.

Viki has always had a passion of helping people, and would spend hours intrigued in what others had to say. While Chemistry and Biology are not her specialties in school, she is always mesmerized when she hears about how the brain and body work. She is a kinetic learner, loves to be creative and to share her creativity with others. When she is not with clients or in school she can usually be found playing in the great outdoors with her family: camping, paddle boarding, hiking, fishing, ATV riding, photography, scuba diving, beach combing and much more.

She is comfortable working with all populations and topics, and has varying level of experience with issues including: various traumas both in children and adults, death, jail/prison, addiction, one parent household, anger, self-esteem/ self-worth, grief and loss, major life changes, special needs children, disabilities, elderly, suicidal ideation, depression, post-traumatic stress and more. She takes an eclectic approach to therapy and willing to integrate the client's faith into their sessions upon request. Through her training at Western Seminary, she has learned biblical principles and spiritual understanding and how to integrate with long standing theory and latest research allowing her to better understand and journey with her clients. She remembers how difficult it can be to make the initial call to a counselor and seeks to make her clients' experiences a warm, empathic and safe place to discover, grow and develop themselves.

Rachelle Bloksberg is a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern (MFTI). She received her Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology in June of 2017 and is currently working on completing her intern hours. Rachelle has been a neurofeedback therapist offering coaching since 2009. Prior to returning to school to pursue her career, she spent much of her time homeschooling and raising two amazing children who are now adults.

Rachelle and her husband have been married for 33 years. They moved to Nevada City in 1994 to raise their young children in a small community where nature abounds. Rachelle’s family has been active in the community volunteering for nonprofits and supporting the arts.

Rachelle’s life experience gives her a strong foundation for coaching and psychotherapy. Rachelle has overcome trauma. When Rachelle was 15, her mother committed suicide. About 14 years ago she suffered a brain injury while at work. She creatively addressed learning disabilities and other challenges to live life to its fullest and become an integral part of the community again.

Rachelle has been working in an addiction recovery program enjoying getting to know some very unique and talented clients. "It has been an honor that they have let me into their lives. They have taught me so much!"

Rachelle enjoys working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. Her experience lies in addressing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting, relationships, suicide, trauma/PTSD, brain injury and addiction. Her life experience coupled with her recent education bring together two types of learning. "I like to connect with my clients and create a safe environment for exploration. Each client is unique, so I believe in tailoring our time together to meet clients' specific needs."

Rachelle is certified in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mentalization Therapy.

Kendra Riley is a currently pursuing her Master's degree in counseling  at Palo Alto University. Prior to that, she enjoyed 16 years as a Registered Nurse.  Helping people heal is something that Kendra has always been very passionate about. She enjoys teaching people how to lower their stress and anxiety levels through mindfulness- based stress reduction, and helping her clients overcome obstacles to help them live their best life possible.

 Kendra lives in Cedar Ridge, is married and has a teenaged son.