Psychological Counseling is available if a client is having difficulty dealing with problems related to a work injury. These issues might include financial hardship, loss of independence, pain, domestic challenges, etc. In short-term counseling, a licensed psychologist will help the client understand and cope with these difficulties in either a private or group setting.


The pain management program at The Donley Center is based upon a behavioral approach. The goal is to learn effective coping strategies and behavioral skills to function safely, given objective medical findings, and to reduce the distress associated with having a pain problem. In this context, pain management does not mean pain relief. Therapy may entail a variety of strategies including