Anxiety is often framed as a personal issue—something to be managed through individual coping strategies. But at MLC, we recognize that anxiety doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Many of the things we call “anxiety” are actually reasonable responses to unsafe, unpredictable, or oppressive environments. Whether it’s the pressures of capitalism, generational trauma, systemic racism, or family expectations, anxiety is often a signal rather than just a symptom.
Rather than simply focusing on reducing anxious thoughts, we explore:
- What is your anxiety trying to tell you? Instead of seeing it as something to eliminate, we work on understanding what it might be protecting you from.
- How do systemic and cultural factors shape your experience of anxiety? We recognize that racism, sexism, ableism, and economic instability create chronic stress that traditional therapy approaches don’t always acknowledge.
- What practices actually help you feel safe? Instead of quick-fix strategies, we work with you to develop tools that align with your nervous system, your values, and your lived experience.
Our approach to anxiety is not about dismissing it or treating it as an overreaction. It’s about making sense of it, tending to it, and reclaiming your right to move through the world with more ease and self-trust.
