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Relationships
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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Rebuilding sexual intimacy after an affair - Hopeful couple embracing in warm bedroom light
Couples
Lana Banegas, LMFT

7 Practical Steps to Rebuild Sexual Intimacy After an Affair

At The Marriage Point in Marietta/Cumming, we’ve guided many couples who believed their marriage was over after infidelity—only to see them rediscover deeper passion, trust, and connection than ever before. Rebuilding sexual intimacy after an affair is often the most delicate part of recovery, yet it is absolutely possible with the right approach. If you’re

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