by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 28, 2020 | Profile
“I show up and do the best I can in the moments that I am in.” Valencia Agnew has been described by many of her friends as “amazing, in a crazy good way.” As a clinician and private practice owner, she relies heavily on her faith to find...
by Molly Malley | Dec 5, 2019 | Relationships
When #MeToo gained traction, detailing story after story of nonconsensual sexually related interactions, almost no female I know was surprised. “Yes,” whispered our collective voice. “I know.” In an era when 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys is...
by Molly Malley | Jan 28, 2019 | Relationships
It’s an unfortunate reality many of us are familiar with: the moment of realization that a friendship has run its course. While it can be tough to grapple with, it’s vital to recognize the signs of a toxic relationship, act on it and move forward. You owe...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 18, 2018 | Wellness
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...
by Kelsea Rounds | Mar 29, 2017 | Profile
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...
