- Fees$125-$200 with fee scale
- QualificationsLMSW
- InsuranceAetna, Anthem Inc, Beacon Health Options | Carelon, Blue Care Network, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, Health Net, Humana, Magellan, McLaren, Medicaid, Medicare, Meridian, Molina Healthcare, Optum, Priority Health, United Healthcare, United Healthcare UHC | UBH, WellCare Health Plans, Anthem Inc, WellCare Health Plans
- CrendentialsCARF Accredited, Michigan LLMSW
- OpportunitiesInterested in Employment, Contract, Partnerships, and Sponsorships
- AffiliationSynergy
Valarie Cunningham, LMSW. 
CEO & Founder of The Synergy Health Center and BlackWellness Network
Valarie has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Western Michigan University and an undergraduate degree in Business Administration also from Western Michigan University. She has over 18 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field.
Over 15 years ago, her desire to see change and transformation was her driving force to birth The Synergy Health Center. She saw a need to provide culturally sensitive, relevant programs within hard-to-reach areas and services in the community she serves. Valarie’s love and compassion to see those in hurting helped and healed led her to continue to expand programs and services that extend beyond the borders of Kalamazoo.
In 2014, the UrbanZone was launched to provide a safe haven for teenagers to include an educational learning center, a commercial kitchen and free youth programs to engage teens in healthy healing and engagement. Today, the UrbanZone is thriving in The Synergy Health Center and offers many programs free for youth.
When available to counsel, her specialty area is Faith Based Counseling, Marriage and Couples counseling, especially to those in leadership (pastors, and leadership team members), adults, and teenagers. When not available to counsel, she has a team of therapists at The Synergy Health Center ready to serve people in therapy.