Anne Schanz, Ph.D.

04/20/2026

✋ Can I ask you something honestly?

Are you the one who always holds everything together? The person who says "it's fine, I'll handle it" — even when you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on empty?

If you're nodding right now… you might be over-responsible. 💜

Over-responsibility isn't a badge of honor. It's a pattern that quietly drains your energy, erases your needs, and teaches everyone around you that you don't need support — because you never ask for it.

You deserve to be held too. You deserve to put yourself down — even just for a moment.

I wrote all about this pattern — where it comes from, why it's so hard to break, and how to start unravelling it — over on the blog. 👇
https://totalanxietyrelief.com/blog/f/the-fixers-trap

04/18/2026

"Just take a deep breath" is actually bad advice... unless you're breathing the RIGHT way. 😅
Most of us take deep breaths into our chest when we're stressed, which keeps our body in fight-or-flight mode.
Diaphragmatic breathing is completely different — and in this short video I show you exactly how it works and why it helps anxiety so fast.

https://www.youtube.com/

04/16/2026

If you're struggling to relate to your teen, you're not alone — and family therapy can be the first step toward bridging the gap. Reach out today to learn more. (972) 774-0221

04/15/2026

Here's something nobody told me about anxiety: your breath is the only thing you can consciously control that directly affects your nervous system. 🧠
Diaphragmatic breathing activates your body's natural calm response — no medication, no special equipment.
Just your belly and a few minutes. Watch this short video and try it right now.

Breathing Techniques- Diaphragmatic Breathing: 2:1 breathing and explosive exhale- Heart Centered Breathing@anneschanzphd

04/14/2026

Panic attacks can feel scary, you might even feel like you're having a heart attack. Working with a trained therapist can help you learn how to recognize and cope with panic, one day at a time. Reach out today to learn more. (972) 774-0221

04/13/2026

If someone you love deals with anxiety, send them this. 💙
Diaphragmatic breathing is one of the most well-researched tools for calming anxiety fast — and most people have never been properly shown how to do it.
I put together a short, easy-to-follow video because everyone deserves to have this in their toolkit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvfAYLHh_HQ&t=157s

04/13/2026

04/10/2026

I had no idea I'd been breathing wrong my whole life. 😳
Turns out when we're anxious, we breathe from our chest — which actually signals our brain to stay in panic mode.
Diaphragmatic breathing (belly breathing) literally tells your nervous system to CHILL.
I made a short video showing exactly how to do it. Game changer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvfAYLHh_HQ&t=138s

04/09/2026

Learning new skills stimulates the brain and builds confidence. Growth through curiosity and practice is powerful for mental resilience. For more information, call us today! (972) 774-0221

04/08/2026

You're not broken. You're just running on borrowed energy.
Read more in Dr Anne's new blog about the Fixer's Trap - https://totalanxietyrelief.com/blog/f/the-fixers-trap

04/07/2026

Conflicts at home can create stress for everyone. Family therapy helps improve communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen bonds. Don’t wait for tensions to grow, start therapy today and work toward a healthier, more supportive family environment. (972) 774-0221