Meet Romy
I’m Romy Nuñes, LCSW, and I would like to welcome you to my counseling practice.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and bilingual psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience, offering individual counseling, group counseling, and mental health evaluations virtually to residents in Texas/Oklahoma/Utah. I focus on treating trauma, grief, anxiety, identity struggles, relationships, and the challenges of navigating life between cultures.
The heart behind my counseling work comes from my own personal experience with loss, grief, and healing. I know firsthand how much life can change when you lose someone you love. After losing my brother, Michael, to suicide, I experienced the heaviness of grief, trauma, and pain in a way I never could have imagined. That experience changed me, not just personally, but in the way I see healing and mental health. Grief can look different for everyone, healing isn’t linear, and sometimes we just need a safe space where we can be real about what we’re going through.
Being a Latina therapist, I get how exhausting it can be to carry it all... while feeling like you have to keep it together.
Maybe you grew up being “the strong one" in your family. The one everyone comes to. You learned to put everyone else first, even when you were struggling too. Maybe you were never really taught how to talk about your feelings, set boundaries, or choose yourself without feeling guilty about it.
Therapy can be a space where you finally get to take a breath, let your guard down, and be completely yourself. No masking, no pretending you’re okay, and no pressure to have it all figured out. At Sana Sana Counseling, you will feel seen, heard, understood, and supported. You can unpack the stuff you’ve been carrying, learn to reconnect with yourself, and explore what healing and life can look like for you. Just show up as you are, and we’ll take it from there.
Specialties
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Traumatic Events
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Grief & Loss
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Immigration
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First-Generation & Second-Generation Issues
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Cultural Stressors
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Life Transitions
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Stress related to school, college, work, and relationships
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Self-Esteem
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General Anxiety
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Depression
Experience
I am bilingual in English and Spanish and have over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults. As a proud First-Gen college student, I obtained my Master's in Social Work from Baylor University with a concentration in Immigration Policy.
I've worked in school settings, hospitals, domestic violence agencies/shelters, and with refugee resettlement agencies. I'm passionate about supporting immigrants and refugees transition into life in the U.S. I also enjoy working with college students, immigrant and mixed status families, and with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Therapeutic Approach
In my work, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Therapy, DBT Skills and EMDR (trained) Therapy.
What is the meaning of "Sana, Sana, colita de rana..."
“Sana, sana, colita de rana” is a beloved phrase many of us grew up hearing from our parents, grandparents, or loved ones whenever we got hurt. This comforting and familiar little rhyme reminded us that, even when something hurts right now, it won’t hurt forever.
The full saying goes: “Sana, sana, colita de rana, si no sanas hoy, sanarás mañana,” which means, “Heal, heal, little frog’s tail. If you don’t heal today, you’ll heal tomorrow.”
At Sana Sana Counseling, we believe healing goes beyond the physical. Your emotions, your mental health, and well-being matter just as much. Sometimes healing takes time, and that’s okay. You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Whatever you’re going through, there is hope, and support is here when you’re ready. You deserve the space to heal, grow, and feel like yourself again. We’re here to walk with you through that journey.
As the daughter of an immigrant and a hardworking single mom, I grew up seeing what it means to work hard, keep going, and to show up for the people you love. The sacrifices that were made to give me opportunities my mother didn’t always have, and her strength has shaped so much of who I am today. I remember hearing “Sana Sana” during some of the hardest moments in my life. As I got older, I realized those words meant so much more than just “you’ll feel better.” They reminded me that healing takes time and that we don’t have to go through the hard stuff alone. That’s what “Sana Sana” means: a reminder that even when life feels heavy, there’s still hope, healing is possible, and better days are to come.
You've Been Strong for Long Enough.
Something brought you here today.
Maybe it was curiosity. Maybe you're feeling tired. Maybe you’ve been carrying more than you let on. Or maybe you feel that it’s time to make space for yourself and what you’ve been holding inside —
and you're finally ready to let it out.
Whatever it was, it was enough... and so are you.
No pressure, just a chance to connect, get to know each other, and see if working together feels right.
