About

Theresa Kopitzke, MA, CRC, LCPC

Expert Vocational Consultant & Career Coach

Theresa Kopitzke brings over 15 years of experience leading programs, providing forensic vocational consulting, and guiding individuals through career transitions. With a strong foundation in behavioral health, rehabilitation, and community-based services, Theresa combines expertise, compassion, and practical guidance to help clients navigate complex life and career challenges.

Through her work with VRH Consultants, she provides forensic assessments and expert opinions for divorce, long-term disability, and personal injury proceedings, producing well-documented, court-admissible reports. Her forensic work assists attorneys, insurance professionals, and clients in making informed decisions while maintaining objectivity and professional rigor.

Theresa also supports students, young adults, and professionals through individualized career counseling and coaching. From high school students exploring college goals to college-aged clients seeking direction, and adults navigating career transitions, she helps clients identify strengths, clarify goals, and take meaningful steps toward fulfilling careers.

Professional Background

Theresa has held senior leadership roles in prominent disability and community-based organizations, including Keshet and Orchard Village, overseeing multi-disciplinary teams, program expansion, and service optimization. She has extensive experience designing scalable, person-centered programs, securing diverse funding, and building strategic partnerships to enhance outcomes.

Her work as an independent consultant includes comprehensive vocational evaluations, earning capacity analysis, return-to-work planning, and expert witness testimony for legal and disability-related proceedings.

Education & Credentials

Master’s Degree, Rehabilitation Counseling, Northeastern Illinois University
Post-Graduate Certificate, Executive Fund Development, University of Notre Dame

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Why Work With Theresa

Expert & Objective: Rigorous, evidence-based approach for legal and career consulting

Holistic & Personalized: Guidance tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals

Experienced & Trusted: Years of leadership, program development, and forensic consulting