​​We All Shine Together: Valencia Agnew, Ph.D.

​​We All Shine Together: Valencia Agnew, Ph.D.

Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., DBTC, is a firm believer in showing up and doing the best she can. Though she acknowledges that means not always getting things right on the first try, she’s not one to give anything less than her all. “When you put your heart into...
Navigating a Post-Vaccine World

Navigating a Post-Vaccine World

Chances are, you and your loved ones may have had the opportunity to become fully vaccinated over the course of the last few months. Though these efforts have offered a glimmer of hope amidst the pandemic, there are still some considerations to keep in mind as we move...
Youth Mental Wellness: Thoughts

Youth Mental Wellness: Thoughts

In February, West Michigan Woman hosted the Wine Down panel discussion Youth Mental Wellness: Emotions Matter. On the panel were Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., DBTC, Adolescent & Family Behavioral Health Services; Gregory V. Mallis, Psy.D., Pine Rest Christian Mental...
Is My Child Being Bullied Online?

Is My Child Being Bullied Online?

Bullying is not a new concept, but with rampant use of the internet and social media among teenagers, bullying has adopted new tactics. “Social media has affected bullying significantly,” said Wesley Morgan, MA, LLPC, of Adolescent & Family Behavioral...
Where There’s Breath, There’s Hope

Where There’s Breath, There’s Hope

Valencia Agnew, Ph.D., always loved psychology, but she was so sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, her mother often joked with her to “take it down a notch.” Agnew decided she was good at math, so she pursued a business degree and majored in...