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Lana Banegas, LMFT

Why Grandiosity Is an Issue in Marriage

Grandiosity is one of the quietest and most damaging patterns I see in couples therapy. It rarely arrives with dramatic outbursts. Instead, it appears as a subtle but persistent belief that one partner’s needs, opinions, feelings, or achievements matter more. Over time, that belief erodes the foundation of a healthy marriage: mutual respect, emotional safety,

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Family
Lana Banegas, LMFT

How to Manage Yourself When You Get Dysregulated While Parenting

Parenting is one of the most rewarding—and most activating—roles many of us will ever take on. Even the most grounded parents can suddenly find themselves flooded: heart racing, voice rising, thoughts spinning, or shutting down completely when a child melts down, refuses, or pushes every button. That state is emotional dysregulation. Learning how to manage

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Relationships
Lana Banegas, LMFT

Summer Struggles with Kids: How to Protect Your Marriage During Summer Break

Summer break promises relief, but for many parents it quickly turns into one of the year’s most stressful seasons. The sudden loss of school routines, endless “I’m bored” complaints, constant activity planning, and pressure to create perfect memories can trigger summer struggles with kids that spill directly into your marriage. As a Licensed Marriage and

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Why Treating Sexual Dysfunction is Essential for a Healthy Marriage – Hopeful couple embracing in warm bedroom light
Couples Therapy
Lana Banegas, LMFT

Why Treating Sexual Dysfunction is Essential for a Healthy Marriage

In every marriage, intimacy forms the foundation of emotional connection, trust, and long-term satisfaction. Yet sexual dysfunction can quietly erode that bond, creating distance and resentment where closeness once flourished. At The Marriage Point in Atlanta, we believe addressing sexual challenges directly is one of the most important steps couples can take to build a

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