10/10/2024
It’s Meet the Therapist Thursday! Christian Homniyom (he/they) is a 1st year Social Work Fellow at UCC. Christian spent the last 6 years living in Buffalo and is happy to be back in Rochester where he grew up. He recently graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and is now officially a Licensed Master Social Worker!
His professional areas of interest include: Working with international students and students of color, intersectional and intergenerational trauma work, family of origin concerns, addiction and recovery, mindfulness & spirituality, LGBTQIA+ issues, internal family systems interventions, identity development, neurodiversity, multicultural/diversity issues, and social justice.
He describes himself as being “real” and isn’t afraid to bring that into the therapy space. He believes in creating an authentic, down-to-earth atmosphere where clients feel safe to be themselves. By integrating honesty and openness into his practice, he encourages clients to explore their thoughts and emotions without fear of judgment. His approach is grounded in genuine connection, allowing for a collaborative process that focuses on each client’s unique needs and experiences.
Outside of the office, he enjoys cooking, gaming, karaoke, pickleball, reading, and spending time with his 2 cats, Kuro and Kiko.
