A new program or group practice should be incorporated to help protect against personal liability issues. It also helps to separate personal funds, property and related items from that of the new entity. When determining the type of incorporation, it is recommended that counselors consult a tax specialist and an

Heather Trepal, when asked to describe her close friend, mentor and colleague Thelma Duffey, paints a picture of passion and action. “She is not someone who shies away from things,” says Trepal, an associate professor in the department of counseling at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). “When