30+ Years
Licensed Practice
Dr. T. Scott Smith is a licensed rehabilitation counselor and certified Life Care Planner based in Lafayette, Louisiana. With over 30 years of experience and a PhD in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University, he provides expert witness testimony, Vocational Evaluations, Life Care Planning, and transition planning services for individuals with disabilities. Dr. Smith holds national certifications as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and Certified Life Care Planner (CLCP), and has been qualified as an expert in both Louisiana state and federal courts. He served as chair of the Louisiana Rehabilitation Counselor Licensure Board for eight years under governors Bobby Jindal and Jon Bel Edwards. His practice serves both attorneys seeking independent expert analysis and families navigating disability-related decisions.
30+
Years of experience
Nationally Certified
Vocational and Rehabilitation Counseling, Life Care Planning
PhD
Educational Psychology
I guide individuals with disabilities, their parents, attorneys, and rehabilitation professionals (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Psychologists, and others) to understand specific strengths, navigate life decisions, and develop purposeful plans for school, work, and independence for individuals with disabilities.
Structured support for students with disabilities preparing for and succeeding in college — including transition planning, coaching, and family coordination.
Objective, research-informed expert opinions for personal injury, medical malpractice, and disability cases. Defensible reports and testimony grounded in evidence.
Compassionate guidance for families navigating disability, transition planning, and long-term support needs. Clear explanations and actionable next steps.
Expert evaluation of employment capacity and wage earning potential in divorce proceedings.
Designed to provide clarity, support informed decision-making, and promote successful outcomes.
Structured guidance for neurodiverse students navigating the transition to college, including academic planning and self-advocacy skills.
Comprehensive plans that outline current and future supports, services, and resources needed for adolescents and adults with disabilities.
Comprehensive assessments of skills, interests, and functional capacity to inform career planning and employment support.
Objective assessment of earning capacity and employability for divorce and family law proceedings.
Extensive education and nationally recognized certifications in rehabilitation counseling and Life Care Planning.
"My work focuses on translating clinical understanding into clear, practical guidance that helps individuals and families make informed decisions about their futures."
Dr. T. Scott Smith
Over three decades of service to individuals with disabilities, their families, and the legal professionals who represent them.
500+
Life Care Plans developed
30+
Years experience
100%
Court testimony acceptance
1–2
Business days response
Dr. Smith has been qualified as an expert in both Louisiana state and federal courts, and served as chair of the Louisiana Rehabilitation Counselor Licensure Board for eight years under two governors.
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