Vocational & Career Services

Evidence-Based Career Counseling & Vocational Rehabilitation

Available Nationwide

As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) with over 15 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation, I provide comprehensive career counseling and vocational assessment services to individuals navigating career transitions, disability-related employment challenges, and strategic career planning.

My unique dual credentials as both CRC and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) mean I understand the deep connection between mental health and career success. For North Carolina residents, I can integrate mental health counseling with vocational services, addressing both the emotional and practical aspects of career challenges.

Whether you're entering the workforce, changing careers, or returning to work after time away, strategic career planning is essential—especially in an era of rapid technological change.

I help you:

• Identify your interests, values, skills, and strengths
• Explore occupations aligned with your profile
• Understand labor market trends and employment outlook
• Develop realistic, achievable career goals
• Create actionable plans to reach your objectives
• Navigate career transitions with confidence

Ideal for:

• Career changers seeking meaningful work
• Individuals re-entering the workforce
• People feeling stuck or unfulfilled in current careers
• Those wanting to future-proof their careers against automation
• Anyone seeking clarity about career direction

A thorough vocational assessment provides clarity, direction, and evidence-based recommendations for your career path. My assessments are customized based on your unique situation and needs.

Assessment components may include:

• Clinical interview: In-depth exploration of your vocational history, interests, skills, education, work experience, and any barriers to employment
• Standardized assessments: Interest inventories, aptitude evaluation, skills assessment, and work values clarification using validated tools including O*NET Interest Profiler, Career One Stop assessments, MyNextMove, and Holland Code/RIASEC instruments
• Transferable skills analysis: Identification of skills from past work/education that apply to new occupations
• Labor market research: Analysis of employment outlook, salary data, education/training requirements, and job availability in your geographic area
• Occupational recommendations: Evidence-based career suggestions matched to your profile and circumstances
• Written report: Comprehensive documentation of findings and recommendations
• Follow-up consultation: Review of results and action planning

Assessments are tailored to each client's needs and referral source, ranging from focused evaluations to comprehensive multi-session assessments.

I specialize in vocational services for individuals with physical disabilities, mental health conditions, developmental or intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities (including ADHD), and chronic health conditions.

Services include:

• Vocational assessment adapted for disability considerations
• Identification of suitable occupations considering functional limitations
• Workplace accommodation recommendations
• Job analysis and job matching
• Return-to-work planning after injury or illness
• Employability evaluation
• Earning capacity analysis
• Job readiness counseling
• Resume development and interview preparation
• Job coaching and support

I understand:

• How disabilities impact vocational functioning
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and workplace rights
• Assistive technology and accommodations
• Social Security disability work incentives
• Vocational rehabilitation systems and resources

With extensive experience in veterans vocational rehabilitation, I provide specialized career services for veterans and military personnel transitioning to civilian employment.

Services for veterans:

• Military skills translation to civilian occupations
• Career exploration using military experience
• VA vocational rehabilitation navigation
• Employment planning for service-connected disabilities
• PTSD and TBI considerations in employment
• Understanding VA benefits and work incentives
• Resume translation (military to civilian language)
• Job readiness and interview preparation

After injury, illness, or extended time away from work, returning to employment requires careful planning and often accommodations or career adjustments.

I assist with:

• Medical restrictions analysis and job matching
• Modified duty or alternative occupation identification
• Gradual return-to-work planning
• Workplace accommodation strategies
• Rehabilitation goal setting
• Coordination with medical providers, employers, and insurers

The World Economic Forum estimates that 85 million jobs will be displaced by automation by 2025, while 97 million new roles will emerge. Strategic career planning now requires understanding which skills remain difficult to automate.

AI-resistant skills and occupations emphasize:

• Creative and critical thinking
• Complex problem-solving
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and people management
• Skilled trades requiring manual dexterity and judgment
• Healthcare and human services
• Strategic decision-making

I help you identify career paths that leverage human strengths unlikely to be automated, positioning you for long-term career sustainability in a changing economy.

Comprehensive Vocational Assessment: $1,200-1,500

Includes:

• Clinical interview and vocational history
• Standardized interest and aptitude assessments
• Transferable skills analysis
• Labor market research and occupational matching
• Written report with recommendations
• Follow-up consultation session

Pricing varies based on complexity of disability considerations, depth of labor market research required, and report detail needed.

Brief Career Consultation: Starting at $300

• 1-2 sessions for focused career questions
• No formal written report

HSA/FSA eligible - Many vocational assessment services qualify for reimbursement. Check with your administrator.

Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to discuss your specific needs and receive an accurate quote.

I provide independent vocational evaluations for disability claims, workers' compensation cases, and insurance carriers needing objective employability and earning capacity opinions.

Services include:

• Vocational assessment and employability evaluation
• Transferable skills analysis
• Labor market surveys and job availability research
• Earning capacity analysis (pre- and post-injury/illness)
• Rehabilitation planning and goal development
• Job analysis and accommodation assessment
• Written reports with findings, opinions, and recommendations

Reports are thorough, evidence-based, and professionally prepared for legal and claims adjudication purposes.

I accept contract work from private vocational rehabilitation firms needing assessments, job analysis, labor market research, or case consultation.

Services:

• Vocational evaluation services
• Job coaching and job development consultation
• Case consultation on complex vocational cases
• Labor market surveys and wage data analysis
• Expert review of vocational plans and reports

With extensive experience in state VR systems, I understand eligibility determination, individualized plans for employment (IPE), and supported employment services.

I can provide:

• Contract vocational evaluation services
• Assessment for VR eligibility and planning
• Consultation on complex disability cases
• Job analysis and placement support

My vocational counseling is grounded in established career development theories and evidence-based practices:

• Holland's RIASEC Model: Matching individuals to careers based on six personality/interest types (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, Conventional)
• Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA): Understanding person-environment correspondence for job satisfaction and tenure
• Person-Centered/Developmental Approach: Recognizing that career development is a lifelong process influenced by personal growth, life stages, and changing circumstances
• Data-Driven Labor Market Analysis: Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, O*NET, and regional labor market information to ground recommendations in employment realities