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Dr. Tanaka is committed to providing services to people,
couples, and families of diverse backgrounds. Dr.
Tanaka specializes in multicultural psychotherapy that can
sensibly address various issues experienced by individuals
of not only different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, but
also of individuals of different sexual orientations.
Dr. Tanaka feels that it is important to accept the client's
cultural and sexual identity "as is," and approach their
problems in a non-judgmental ways.
Cultural Issues
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Issues unique to interracial/intercultural couples –
overcoming the “cultural barriers”
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Cultural identity issues – first, 1.5, second + generation
Americans
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Coming to terms with own cultural identity
- dealing with both
“internal” and “external” racism
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Dealing with “Culture Shock” and acculturation
Issues unique to LGBT individuals
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“Coming out” to self, family, and friends
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Feeling good about own sexual orientation and identity
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Same-sex couple’s therapy
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Transgender couple’s therapy
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