Anxiety Therapy
Therapy that works for anxiety, chronic stress, and overwhelm.
In-person therapy in Wauwatosa and virtual sessions across Wisconsin.
When Anxiety Starts Running the Show
Anxiety is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy because it isn’t easy to live with.
You may appear to be high-functioning on the outside. Keeping up with work, family, and responsibilities. But internally are carrying constant worry, tension, with a mind that never fully turns off.
You might notice:
Constant overthinking or racing thoughts
Difficulty relaxing or feeling present
Persistent worry about the future
Irritability or emotional exhaustion
Feeling mentally “on” all the time
Trouble sleeping because your mind won’t slow down
Overthinking &
Mental Loops
People who struggle with anxiety describe their mind as constantly “running in the background.” Thoughts repeat, questions spiral, and it can feel almost impossible to turn the mental noise off.
Overthinking often shows up as:
Replaying conversations or decisions long after they happen
Analyzing every possible outcome before making a choice
Constantly asking “what if” questions
Trying to mentally solve problems that don’t have clear answers
Feeling mentally exhausted from constant thinking
People often search for things like how to stop overthinking, constant worrying, or why can’t I stop thinking about everything. These experiences are extremely common in anxiety disorders.
Therapy focuses on helping you understand why your mind gets stuck in these loops and learning practical ways to interrupt them. Over time, many clients find they are able to step out of the cycle of analysis and respond to thoughts with more flexibility and calm.
Anxiety Is Different from OCD
General anxiety often involves patterns like:
Excessive worry about everyday situations
Difficulty tolerating uncertainty
Avoidance of stressful situations
Physical symptoms like tension, restlessness, or fatigue
Persistent “what if” thinking
Anxiety therapy focuses on helping people build tolerance for uncertainty, shift unhelpful thinking patterns, and gradually re-engage with situations that anxiety has made feel overwhelming.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder involves intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors or mental rituals meant to reduce distress. OCD treatment typically requires Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a specialized therapy designed specifically for the OCD cycle.
If you believe intrusive thoughts or compulsive behaviors may be part of your experience, you can also learn more about our specialized OCD treatment services.
Looking for Anxiety Therapy that will get you Better Faster?
Provided in person by a clinician
trained in OCD and Anxiety treatment.
Working with Rebecca Lukomski, LPC
Rebecca specializes in anxiety disorders and works with individuals who feel caught in patterns of chronic worry, mental overanalysis, and self-doubt.
Her work focuses on helping clients understand the mechanisms that maintain anxiety and develop practical strategies to step out of those cycles.
Clients often seek Rebecca’s support when they are experiencing:
Generalized anxiety and chronic worry
Perfectionism or fear of making mistakes
Anxiety related to uncertainty or decision-making
Intrusive thoughts or mental overanalysis
Anxiety connected to work, relationships, or life transitions
Rebecca’s approach is structured, thoughtful, and collaborative. Many clients appreciate her ability to explain how anxiety works while helping them practice new ways of responding to it in daily life.
In-Person,
Local Care
In-person and virtual ERP therapy, Wauwatosa / Milwaukee area
Self-pay therapy
Private, professional setting
Free consultation available
Lyra Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider
Begin Feeling More Steady Again
Living with anxiety can make even ordinary days feel exhausting.
Therapy helps people step out of the constant mental noise and reconnect with clarity, confidence, and the parts of life that matter most.