Dr. WILLIAM CLARK, PhD, LPC

Dr. Clark is a licensed clinical psychologist, a licensed professional counselor, and a certified clinical supervisor in Virginia.  He has been in private practice for over 35 years in the DC area, seeing individuals and couples for therapy.  He earned his PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Maryland, a Master of Arts in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary (studying under Dr. Larry Crabb and Dr. Dan Allender).  In the late 1980’s he co-founded The Lay Counselor Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to training individuals to provide lay counseling in the local church.  Bill is also an adjunct professor at Reformed Theological Seminary.  

He’s married to Debbie and has two adult sons, Adam and Alex.

ANNIE SCHLEYER, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

I was once asked, “Why do you counsel?”  The answer was easy, “Because I can’t not,” 

Ever since I discovered the world of Psychology as an undergrad in the early 90s, I knew the mental health field was where I needed to be. In fact, rather than choosing this field, I believe it chose me.  I spent the ensuing years earning my masters from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. After graduating in 2000, I ventured back to the East Coast to work alongside my long-time mentor, Dr. Bill Clark. Aside from a brief four-year period working at The Barnabas Center in Charlotte,  North Carolina, I have spent the rest of my career with William Clark and Associates. 

For over 20 years, I have been privileged to work with clients as they bravely navigate change, heal, and pursue interpersonal growth. My areas of focus include the effects of childhood trauma, complex trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and marriage/relationship counseling. I have a deep desire to help others by equipping them with the tools to find healing and create valuable connections. My calling to help others has also fostered a passion for teaching. My career has provided me with opportunities to teach in both institutional and public settings on a multitude of relational topics, spirituality, and counseling constructs and techniques.

When not “working” with others, I am a mom to three, a wife to one, and a lover of the outdoors and my dog. I find joy in building up those I am blessed to coach in volleyball, and the older I get, the more I find myself liking the world of birds. 

I am so grateful to have a livelihood that is equally rewarding to me. One where I not only get to counsel and teach but also listen and learn.

JONATHAN ANDERSON, MA, Resident in Counseling

Jonathan earned his Master of Arts in Counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech.  Originally from the Northern Virginia area, he served for thirteen years as a campus minister working at schools like the University of Virginia before returning to DC.  While ministering on the college campus, he integrated his love for the outdoor experience with his love of spiritual formation, creating specialized wilderness group discipleship programs for college students.  He also worked as a whitewater rafting and backpacking guide.  He loves to spend his free time in wild spaces. 

Jonathan loves working with college students, young adults, individuals, couples, and groups.  He has experience counseling in ministry and private practice settings, working with a variety of mental health concerns including sexual addiction, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and anger issues.  

Tae Gam, MA, Resident in Counseling

Tae has a variety of experiences working in various therapeutic settings such as residential, outpatient, faith-based, and private practice. She utilizes techniques that can help clients discover how their past affects their present, and discover what new choices await them for their future. She has over 20 years of counseling experience as a non-licensed counselor and is currently in residency to obtain her license from Virginia under the supervision of Dr. William Clark.

She sees children, teens, adults and couples for individual therapy. She’s also a gifted teacher and speaker. She’s fluent in both English and Korean.