Valencia Agnew : Services

Here you will find the various services that Valencia offers through her practice. For more information please contact Valencia at pointjes@msn.com.com.

Valencia facilitates therapy groups that cover a variety of topics. Please visit the Groups page for more information.

Valencia is able to complete assessments for family court (custody, visitation, etc) as well as provide monthly reports for juvenile probations officers.

Individuals who are referred by other therapists for group are expected to work in conjunction with their therapist.

In addition, she is able to assist parents and teachers in planning IEP's about the emotional needs of a child being seen by her in therapy.

Please see www.brainspotential.com for additional information about services available.

Accepts speaking engagements for a wide variety of audiences/groups concerned about being well balanced physically, emotionally, and spiritually, about the emotional health and state of the family, proactive parenting, and prevention of sexual abuse.

Speaking engagements have included
but are not limited to:

		Managing Cutting and Other Self Injurious Behaviors for Forest View Hospital, Rockford High School, Grand Rapids Public Schools, Arbor Circle, and Michigan Counseling Association.
		Teen Anger Management - Variety of audiences
		Transitioning Into High School - Kenowa Hills High School
		Healthy Boundaries - Variety of audiences

Please contact Valencia at pointjes@msn.com.com if you would like to schedule a speaking engagement with her.

To be announced

Valencia treats individuals (both children and adults), families, and couples.

Expertise
	Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
	Adult and children survivors of neglect and abuse.
	Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy.
	Depression, Anxiety, and other Mood Disorders.
	Borderline Personality Disorders
	Managing Cutting and Other Self Injurious Behaviors
	Treatment of Adolescents

Payment Information
VISA, MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS ACCEPTED. (Only US funds accepted)
Accepts a variety of insurances.

	Servicios En Español/ Spanish Services
	Valencia offers a variety of services to spanish speaking clients. For Services in Spanish - Click Here. Para Servicios En Español- Entra Aqui.
	Specialized Trainings
	DBT - Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is very useful in reducing suicidal behaviors, reducing anger, reducing self-defeating behaviors, improving social functioning and relationships with others. DBT is also effective in helping individuals gain emotional control and balance their tolerance distress levels. While this treatment is effective with persons diagnosed with Borderline Personalities, it is also beneficial in many other situations.
	EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is information processing therapy. While there are several applications for EMDR, it is most widely used with indviduals having experienced traumatic events.
	Play Therapy - In summary, is the process where trained therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help children prevent or resolve difficulties and achieve optimal personal growth and development.
	Filial Play Therapy - Therapist trains parents through the use of play how to understand their children more deeply, to explore their own reactions to issues, and to guide parents in problem solving. FPT is effective in strengthening parent-child relationships and in enhancing families.
	Psychodrama - Guided dramatic action to examine problems raised by an indvidual to facilitate insight, personal growth, to clarify issues, increases physical and emotional well being, enhances learning, and develop new coping skills.
	CRS - The Certified Relationship Specialist designation is granted based on the therapist having a proven level of stringent dedication to continuing education, knowledge of up-to-date techniques, extensive training, solid experience, and an ongoing drive to build greater skills and expertise. With specialized training and expertise, CRS help clients solve a myriad of relationship problems with their peers, the public, or their own families and friends.
	Post Partum Depression Consultation Group - Is comprised of a group of therapist who attend scheduled educational seminars and workshops provided by Spectrum Health to improve the level of awareness and treatment provided to new mothers and their families.

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