Dana Sommers, LCSW

Haley Cramer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts. She earned her MS from Suffolk University and her BS from UMass Amherst, and has additional training in ARC (Attachment, Regulation, and Competency), Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused approaches. Her professional background includes work in community service agencies, public school systems, and drop-in centers, giving her experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, diagnoses, family structures, and life goals.

When working with Haley, openness and honesty around expectations and values are encouraged, as this helps guide meaningful and effective treatment. She offers a flexible, collaborative approach and draws from a wide range of therapeutic modalities. If a particular strategy does not feel helpful, Haley works with patients to understand why and adjust accordingly. She views patients as the experts on their own experiences. Homework and worksheets are available upon request but are never required.

Haley focuses on building trust by developing goals and treatment plans collaboratively with patients. She takes into account lifestyle, aspirations, past experiences with mental health treatment, symptoms, and personal values. Together, she and her patients create achievable goals designed to produce tangible improvements in overall quality of life.

Helmi Henkin, LCSW, graduated from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and French and earned her Master of Social Work from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis. She brings 10 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in residential and outpatient facilities, schools, and private practice.

Helmi is a proud member of the LGBTQ community and prioritizes a person-centered approach to care. She values cultivating a safe and affirming environment for all patients, regardless of identity. Her primary therapeutic approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which guides her collaborative and compassionate work with clients.

During the first session, Helmi conducts an intake to understand each patient’s background, concerns, and goals. She develops treatment plans collaboratively to ensure they are tailored and meaningful. Known for her empathy and use of humor, she builds rapport with patients while guiding them toward personal growth and well-being.

Dr. Alexandra Dunn is a board-certified adult psychiatrist who completed her medical training at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine. She then moved to New York to complete her psychiatric residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. During training, Dr. Dunn gained extensive clinical experience in psychiatric inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, allowing her the opportunity to treat patients of all ages and backgrounds. In addition, she co-led a mindfulness group at the outpatient clinic, worked with students at Baruch College, and rotated with the Assertive Community Treatment team at MSBI. Ultimately, Dr. Dunn chose outpatient care, focusing on treating patients with mood and anxiety disorders. While her practice primarily emphasizes medication management, she also incorporates supportive and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques in her sessions with patients. If appropriate, Dr. Dunn will refer you for psychotherapy and collaborate with your therapist to support your care. She looks forward to meeting and working with you to help you feel better.

Dr. John Weller, MD, is a psychiatrist with a strong foundation in science and clinical care. He earned his undergraduate degree in molecular genetics from the University of Vermont and conducted neuroscience research in both academic and industry settings. A graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine, he completed his psychiatry residency at Mather Hospital, Northwell Health, where he was honored as Resident of the Year in 2025 and inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.

Dr. Weller is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that considers the full spectrum of biological, psychological, and social factors. He builds therapeutic relationships on empathy, respect, and trust. By tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s personal and cultural context, he helps individuals take control of their mental health and work toward long-term recovery and resilience.

In the first session, Dr. Weller takes time to listen carefully and gather a thorough understanding of each patient's concerns, history, and current functioning. He uses empathy and active listening to foster open communication and develop personalized treatment plans that may include therapy, medication, or lifestyle changes, with the goal of restoring wellness and stability.

Yumi Lemaster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong foundation in social psychology and military social work. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Psychology from Park University and her Master of Social Work from Fayetteville State University through the U.S. Army’s expedited program. Her clinical training included work at Schofield Barracks and Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. Yumi holds certifications in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy. She completed her Army career as a Brigade Behavioral Health Officer, supporting thousands of service members and their families through deployments, reintegration, and a wide range of behavioral health concerns.

Yumi is a direct, yet tender and genuine therapist who meets patients where they are in life. She works to understand the whole person and balances a solution-oriented approach with deep psychotherapy. Her style is collaborative and goal focused, while also encouraging insight into patterns or experiences that may have been difficult to acknowledge. She values transparency and views respectful conflict and open feedback as meaningful parts of growth and the therapeutic process.

Yumi begins by gaining an understanding of the concerns that bring a patient to therapy, along with relevant personal history. Together, she and the patient identify therapy goals and develop a treatment plan, often with a 3–6 month framework. As life circumstances and challenges evolve, she works collaboratively with patients to adjust goals and approaches to best support ongoing progress.

Leanne Booth is a board-certified Family Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who brings over two decades of experience in psychiatric nursing and advanced practice care. She offers a warm, collaborative approach grounded in empathy and whole-person care. Clients describe her as calm, attentive, and deeply compassionate, and she aims to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals feel heard, respected, and understood.

Leanne believes that trust and honesty are the foundation of effective treatment. She values open dialogue and strives to meet clients where they are, without judgment. Her approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, with a focus on empowering clients in their care decisions. She works closely with each patient to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges, while offering evidence-based treatment tailored to individual needs.

In sessions, Leanne blends medication management with supportive therapy, psychoeducation, and motivational interviewing. She takes a holistic view of each patient’s health, considering possible medical causes for psychiatric symptoms and coordinating with primary care providers when appropriate. Her goal is to provide thoughtful, integrated care that supports clients in achieving long-term wellness.