Michelle Nickerson, LICSW

Owner / Therapist

For 25 years Michelle has worked in the non-profit sector providing therapeutic care to the most vulnerable, at-risk children and families in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the ARC model (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) and Clinical Hypnosis, Michelle helps to develop strategies and assist with skill building to help clients find relief and to live a more satisfying and comfortable life. Michelle received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross and her Master's in Social Work from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. She is licensed in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Michelle is currently not accepting new clients
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Our Clinicians

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Moray Wilson, LICSW
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Utilizing Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy Moray works collaboratively with clients to create a greater sense of well being and fulfillment by helping them to identifying goals, strengths and coping skills. Moray’s approach with clients highlights how mental and emotional well being are important to living a balanced and fulfilling life. Moray received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Virginia Wesleyan University and her Masters Degree in Social Work from Simmons College; she has notable experience working with adults in a variety of settings, including housing, hospice, primary care, and oncology.

Insurances: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Harvard Pilgrim, Optum, United Behavioral Health, Out of Network
Private Pay

Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Christine Ryan, LMHC, ATR-BC

​As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Christine enjoys working with clients of any age to help them address specific concerns to improve their overall functioning and quality of life. As a Board Certified Art Therapist, Christine often employs art as an alternative means of self-exploration and expression. Trained through Mindful Schools, she often utilizes mindfulness in her sessions. Christine aims to provide a positive and supportive atmosphere using a variety of approaches tailored to meet client needs. Christine holds a Masters of Science in Art Therapy/Counseling from the College of New Rochelle and a Bachelor’s of Science from Saint Michael’s College.
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Christine is currently not accepting new clients
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​12 Market Square, Suite 2
​Amesbury, MA 01913
(978) 903-2030
fax: (978) 903-6070
intake@findingsolace-ma.com