Forensic Behavioral Health &
Vocational Consultation
Objective Expertise for Complex Legal and Professional Questions
At Cheryl L. Andrews & Associates, forensic behavioral health and vocational consultation services provide attorneys, courts, and organizations with clear, objective insight into psychological functioning, employability, and vocational capacity.
These services integrate clinical mental health expertise, vocational rehabilitation knowledge, and professional analysis to address complex questions related to disability, employability, earning capacity, and functional limitations.
Evaluations and consultation services are conducted with careful attention to professional standards, ethical integrity, and evidentiary clarity, ensuring that findings are well-supported and suitable for legal or administrative contexts.
Services Provided
Vocational Evaluations
Vocational evaluations analyze an individual’s ability to work, vocational functioning, and employment potential based on education, work history, functional limitations, and labor market conditions.
Evaluations may include:
Employability assessments
Transferable skills analysis
Labor market analysis
Functional capacity considerations
Review of medical, psychological, and vocational records
These evaluations help clarify vocational capacity, employment options, and potential barriers to work.
Earning Capacity Analysis
Earning capacity assessments evaluate how injury, disability, or behavioral health conditions may influence an individual’s ability to earn income over time.
Analysis may include:
Past employment and earnings history
Labor market data
Education, skills, and occupational experience
Functional limitations related to health conditions
These reports assist attorneys and decision-makers in understanding potential economic impact and vocational limitations.
Independent Mental Health Evaluations
Independent mental health evaluations provide objective clinical insight into psychological functioning and behavioral health factors that may affect work capacity, functioning, or decision-making.
Evaluations may address:
• Psychological functioning
• Emotional and behavioral factors
• Functional limitations related to mental health
• Clinical diagnostic considerations
All evaluations are conducted with professional neutrality and adherence to clinical and forensic standards.
Litigation Consultation
Consultation services assist attorneys in understanding the behavioral health and vocational components of a case.
Consultation may include:
Case file review
Evaluation planning and strategy
Interpretation of psychological or vocational records
Preparation for expert testimony
The goal is to help legal professionals navigate complex clinical and vocational issues with greater clarity and informed perspective.
Expert Witness Services
Expert witness services may include independent evaluation, report preparation, deposition, and courtroom testimony.
Expert opinions are developed using:
clinical assessment
vocational analysis
labor market research
review of relevant records and documentation
Reports are written in clear, professional language suitable for legal review and evidentiary purposes.
Who These Services Assist
Forensic behavioral health and vocational consultation services may assist:
Attorneys and law firms
Courts and administrative bodies
Insurance carriers
Employers and organizations
Government agencies
These services help clarify how behavioral health and vocational factors influence employability, functional capacity, and work-related outcomes.
Professional Standards
All forensic and vocational services are conducted in accordance with:
ethical standards of professional counseling and rehabilitation practice
established forensic evaluation principles
objective and impartial analysis
clear documentation and reporting practices
The goal is to provide credible, well-supported professional opinions that assist decision-makers in complex matters.
Attorneys and professionals seeking consultation or evaluation services are invited to contact the practice to discuss case needs and determine appropriate services.

