Memphis Vocational Experts Directory

A very important factor in determining both spousal and child support includes the ability of the supported spouse to earn money to contribute toward his or her own living expenses. If the supported spouse has not been working, there may be no track record from which to gauge a realistic expectation of earnings. A vocational expert or career counselor can provide the court with an expert opinion about the supported spouse's possible employment, need for education or training, the job market, and potential earnings. Some courts may give considerable weight to such testimony. The process by which the evaluator gains this information is called a "vocational evaluation." A "vocational evaluation" is not a method for the diagnosis or treatment of psychological problems. It also is not career counseling, like job development or job placement. No one can "fail" a vocational evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to identify strengths, interests and personality, work values, and transferable work skills.

The American Board of Vocational Experts is a professional credentialing body established as a not-for-profit organization. Its Diplomates and Fellows have academic preparation in several disciplines (rehabilitation, psychology, economics and various aligned disciplines) and in assessment, counseling and consulting. The ABVE Code of Ethics can be found here.

Memphis Vocational Experts Directory

Dr. Chrisann Schiro-Geist, Ph.D., LPC,CRC,ABVE 
University of Memphis, Vice Provost 
261 W. Chickasaw Pkway 
Memphis, Tennessee 38111 
(312) 961-9665 
cschrgst@memphis.edu 

Vava F. Cook, Ed.D ., LPC, NCC 
Career Care Center 
2519 Honey Bee Lane 
Bartlett, TN 38134 
(901) 385-2147 

C. Greg Cates, Ed.D,LPC,CRC,NCC 
Behavioral Health & Rehabilitation 
P. O. Box 16930 
Cordova, TN 38008-1630 
(901) 752-5655

Robert Vance, CPA/ABV/CFF,CVA, CFP 
Forensic & Valuation Services, PLC
1407 Hayne Road
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
901-507-9173
rvance@forensicval.com 
http://www.forensicval.com

Parker Cashdollar, Ph.D. 
Economic Consultant 
Professor of Economics 
University of Tennessee at Martin 
919 Dean Drive 
Dyersburg, TN 38024 
(731) 285-0700 
cashdol@ecsis.net 

Tyra A. Watts, Rh.D.,CRC 
Tyra Watts Vocational Counseling 
6822 Water Point Cove W 
Memphis, TN 38141 
(901) 921-6566 
tawatts@tyravocconsulting.com 
http://www.tyravocconsulting.com

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