Meet us

The people (and the pup) behind Grounding River

Finding the right fit matters to us. Amanda speaks with each new client to understand what you need, then matches you with the provider best suited to support you.

Portrait of Amanda Ducsak, MSW, LCSW

Amanda Ducsak, MSW, LCSW

Founder & Therapist

Approachable, easy-going, and down to earth, with 11 years across hospice and bereavement care, in-home therapy, crisis work, juvenile probation, and outpatient practice.

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Portrait of Maria Collins, MSSW, LSW

Maria Collins, MSSW, LSW

Therapist

Supportive and collaborative, Maria works with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults across anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, OCD, life transitions, and more.

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Lily, a light brown Labradoodle, sitting on a green sofa

Lily Mae

LADY OF MAYHEM

A rescued Labradoodle with a gift for helping kids feel at ease. She joins a session only when you'd like her there.

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