Areas of Specialty & Interest

Some of the topics addressed at Intentional Living, and in which Stephen takes special interest:

• Diverse and non-conforming couples — when one's relationship departs from conventional models of intimacy
• Nourishing a mutually satisfying emotional and sexual connection
• Navigating life-changing decisions
• Couples in open, or non-exclusive relationships
• Couples with one or more persons in 12-Step recovery
• Compromised safety and trust, including affairs, emotional and sexual infidelity
• The impact of sexual trauma and other posttraumatic stress on relational intimacy

Getting Started

Dr. Terracciano highly recommends attending the "Getting the Love You Want" weekend workshop before, or soon after the initial consultation — where both members of the couple are present. Therapy goals are defined once you and your partner's concerns are discussed, and you will both experience a sample of the Imago Relationship Therapy approach. While couples often begin with weekly meetings, it is not required. Together, we can determine the frequency of meetings that will be most helpful. Sessions are 90-minutes, and while there are no minimum number of sessions required, noticeable improvements are often realized within approximately 12 sessions.

Getting the Love You Want

This is an educational & experiential weekend workshop for couples at all points in relationship. Developed by Drs. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Founders of Imago Relationship Therapy, the workshop consists of mini lessons with guided demonstrations, guided imagery and reflective writing exercises, and video clips. Couples attending this workshop will:

• Understand the growth opportunities embedded in relational conflict
• Learn how their partner selection pattern allows healing from difficult childhood experiences
• Develop skills in using the Intentional Dialogue tool for constructive communication
• Learn varied ways of interacting to restore connection and invigorate attraction
• Create and begin manifesting their Relationship Vision

Dr. Terracciano presents the Getting the Love You Want Workshop with his husband, Dr. Mohan Vinjamuri. As an assistant to the workshop, Mohan brings over 25 years of experience as an educator. He is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at CUNY's Lehman College, and is a dynamic presenter adept at tuning in to his audience to maximize learning. Stephen and Mohan embrace the Imago method, and are eager to teach this approach to couples.

Relevant Training and Experience

Dr. Terracciano received his certification as an Imago Relationship Therapist in 2007. He received some initial training from Harville Hendrix PhD, co-founder and co-developer of Imago Relationship theory and therapy, and has continued extensive clinical training and individual supervision under Imago Master Trainer, Maya Kollman, M.A.

In addition to attending Imago conferences where he has broadened his relationship therapy knowledge and skills, Stephen has completed various Advanced Imago Courses. Eager to expand his reach and offer his services to a wider community, he embarked on Workshop Presenter Training in 2016.

Registration and Fees for "Getting the Love You Want" Couples Workshops

Please contact Intentional Living as fees vary for private in-office relationship therapy and the Getting the Love You Want weekend workshop. See Fees for cancellation and refund policy.