anita menon, LMHC(She/Her/Hers)

Anita Menon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Charlestown, MA, working primarily with adults and professionals who are thoughtful, driven, and often carrying more internally than they show. Many of her clients are high-functioning in their careers while privately navigating burnout, trauma, complex family dynamics, or major life transitions. Beneath competence and responsibility, they may struggle with self-criticism, emotional exhaustion, or a sense of disconnection from themselves.

Her work is depth-oriented, trauma-informed, and rooted in Internal Family Systems (IFS), with integration of somatic-based practices. She helps clients understand and relate to the different parts of themselves — protective patterns, emotional reactions, and younger wounded aspects — so healing can unfold with curiosity and clarity. Sessions are collaborative and carefully paced, balancing emotional depth with nervous system regulation while supporting greater self-leadership and internal steadiness.

With more than two decades of experience, including work in healthcare and leadership settings, Anita brings a nuanced understanding of the pressures carried by professionals and caregivers. Therapy is approached as a thoughtful partnership that honors both the strengths clients rely on and the parts ready for deeper attention and care.

She offers individual therapy in her Charlestown office and via secure teletherapy, with daytime availability Monday through Friday. Her practice primarily serves private-pay clients, with a limited number of insurance openings.