Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
My name is Judy Johnson-Howey, PMHNP-BC. I have been a nurse since 1996 and earned my Master of Nursing magna cum laude in 2021. With expertise in substance abuse, outpatient psychiatry, and more, I also provide compassionate care to individuals and families. I specialize in medication management and diagnosis for various mental health disorders. My self-pay fee is $105. Insurance acceptance is forthcoming and will be accepting Aetna, Oxford, and Cigna. Initial visits last 60 minutes; follow-ups, 15- 30 minutes. All appointments, insurance, and billing will be done through Headway. Appointments outside of office hours are available upon request.
“I have been seeing her for two years and she has changed my life. She genuinely cares and wants whatever is best for you. I always look forward to my visit.”
Dr. Merhege was born and raised in New Mexico with a lifelong connection to the land and its people. Her decision to pursue a career in medicine is rooted in her ongoing desire to make a positive difference in the quality of her patients’ lives.
Dr. Merhege received a Bachelor of Science from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of New Mexico. Her master’s thesis research centered on proteins involved in learning and memory. Dr. Merhege is the author/co-author of several scientific journal publications.
Dr. Merhege earned her Medical Degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine where she went on to complete a residency in psychiatry. She served as chief resident in her 4th year of residency where she discovered how much she enjoyed teaching and training others. She also directed her own learning towards pain medicine in order to prepare herself for the next phase of training.
Dr. Merhege completed a pain medicine fellowship through the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of New Mexico. Her program was multidisciplinary with a focus on interventional spine interventions.
Dr. Merhege is Board Certified in Psychiatry and Pain Medicine. She is a volunteer faculty member at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and enjoys teaching medical students and residents.
Dr. Merhege offers a wide range of treatments for pain management, and she believes that every patient deserves a specialized and individualized treatment plan. Her services include modalities targeting the spine, peripheral nerves, and joints. She continues her training so she can add new and developing procedures to help modulate pain. She is excited to grow her practice in regenerative medicine.
Dr. Merhege is a member of the Spine Intervention Society and she is dedicated to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date and expanding to serve her patients. She feels privileged that individuals entrust their care to her and she believes patients should take an active part in their treatment plan for the best results.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Merhege enjoys outdoor activities, photography, sports, travel, cooking, and spending time with her spouse, family, and rescue dog.
Faith Sapit, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in New Mexico, Texas, Minnesota, and Arizona. She serves patients at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services in Los Lunas and Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Faith obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Mayville University in St. Louis, Missouri, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Lubbock Christian University in Lubbock, Texas.
Her previous psychiatric experience includes clinical rotations in Big Spring, Texas, at a state psychiatric mental health hospital, Larry Combest Community Health & Wellness Center, with Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and Texas MHMR Clinics across West Texas Cities.
Faith previously worked as a nurse at Montford Psychiatric Hospital with Texas Tech Health Sciences, Lubbock Detention Center, and Lubbock State Supported Living Center, all in Lubbock, Texas, and Texas Civil Commitment Center in Littlefield, Texas. She also worked at multiple dementia lockdown units in assisted living centers as an employee and as agency staff.
Faith looks forward to bringing her passion for mental health to patients at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services.
Nancy M. Shiess, DO, is an osteopathic doctor at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services in Los Lunas and Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She has over 30 years of healthcare experience and is passionate about providing evidence-based integrative psychiatric services.
Dr. Schiess began her education at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, receiving her bachelor’s degree in human development. She later completed a post-baccalaureate pre-medical program at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Dr. Schiess then pursued her Doctor of Osteopathy at the University of New England in Bedford, Maine.
After achieving her medical degree, she completed an internship in osteopathic medicine with the Metropolitan Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Upon completing the internship, she obtained board certification in general internal medicine and surgery from the Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners.
Following this, Dr. Schiess completed her residency in psychiatry at the University of New Mexico and Veterans Administration Hospitals in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she received and has maintained board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Shiess has served several healthcare centers throughout her career, including Transitional Living Services and Forensic Mental Health Care, where she presently works, both in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
She is also a certified diplomate in general medicine and surgery by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners and holds medical licensure in the state of New Mexico.
Dr. Shiess looks forward to meeting the needs of new and current patients at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services in Los Lunas and Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and working alongside the Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services team.
Mario A. Gutierrez, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services in Los Lunas and Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He has over 10 years of experience in mental health nursing and is dedicated to caring for diverse inpatient and outpatient adults.
Mario began his education at Saint Edward’s University in Austin, Texas, receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology. He later earned his Master of Education from the University of Texas in El Paso.
Discovering his passion for health care, Mario pursued his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Texas. After earning his nursing degree, Mario served as a registered nurse in intensive care and immediate care unit at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, Texas.
During this time, Mario also served as a registered nurse at the El Paso Psychiatric Center in Texas for the Texas Department of Health Services. He later served in the Mental Health Intensive Care Case Management (MHICM) program for Veteran Affairs, leading a team in providing mental health services for severely mentally ill veterans.
Mario then achieved his Master of Science in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. After this, he served as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at several locations like La Clinica De Familia in Las Cruces, New Mexico, Sunwest Behavioral Health Organization in El Paso, and presently, El Paso VA HCS in El Paso.
Mario enjoys working alongside the Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services team and creating positive relationships with new and current patients. He looks forward to using his various healthcare experiences to provide quality patient care.
Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services in Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Rio Rancho, New Mexico, has a team of highly skilled, experienced doctors and nurse practitioners offering comprehensive and compassionate care to people aged 4 and over. Patients can expect integrated, personalized care and accessible appointments, including secure telepsychiatry consultations.
The team believes that its customers’ needs are of utmost importance, and every team member is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services’ business is from repeat customers and referrals.
Treatments available at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services include cutting-edge innovations such as BrainsWay® deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (Deep TMS™), Spravato™ esketamine nasal spray, and full spectrum lights. The team also excels in multiple talk therapies and has expert medication management skills.
Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services provides an environment that values individuality and respects the human person. The practice accepts Medicare and Medicaid, the diverse team members speak Spanish and English, and they work closely with LGBTQIA+ people.
The patient is always the most important part of the team, whose members welcome the opportunity to earn new patients’ trust and deliver the best service available. Call Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services today or book an appointment online to benefit from the highest quality mental health care.
Dr. Hall is board certified in both General and Geriatric Psychiatry and has over 28 years of experience in the Mental Health area. Dr. Hall completed a residency in General Psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University and in Geriatric Psychiatry at Yale Medical School. She has researched and presented in professional symposia on various topics, notably on special problems of Hispanic and Spanish speaking elders, dementia, and “yelling out” behaviors in geriatric patients. Dr. Hall has both correctional and educational experience as a Psychiatrist for the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque NM and as an Asst. Prof. and Attending Psychiatrist at the University of NM Mental Health Center. A native Spanish speaker, Dr. Hall practices in English or Spanish. She is licensed in the state of New Mexico.
Kristin Kenyon, PMHNP-BC
Waking Sky Psychiatry is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care to individuals aged 18 years and older. Kristin Kenyon is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in treating mental health conditions. She believes in a patient-centered and collaborative approach to care and works closely with clients to develop personalized plans to meet their unique needs.
