Dr. Valerie Proctor Greene

Valerie Proctor Greene is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), life coach, and group facilitator with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. Previously, Ms. Proctor has been employed by Morehouse College, Simmons College, Harvard University, and has had a private practice in Boston and Atlanta. In addition, she is a facilitator for Team Building, Conflict Resolution, and Diversity/Cross-Cultural trainings.Ms. Proctor'sareas of interest include personal growth through self-reflection, mental health and wellness in marginalized populations, treating trauma, and advocacy for women and children. Ms. Proctorcompleted her Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Spelman Collegeand her Master of Social Work (MSW) in Clinical Social Work at Smith College. In addition, she has a post-graduate certificate in Addictions Treatment from Boston University.Ms. Proctorhas been Program Director for a Department of Justice grant on violence against women. The grant …focused on outreach and education as well as policy development on dating violence and sexual assault on college campuses.She has presented numerous keynotes and talks on African American Women and Self-care, Trauma and African Americans, Media Images and Stereotypes of African American Women, Cross Cultural Clinical Practice, Considering Culture When Treating Addictions, and Racial Identity Development.