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Lucia Marquez-Valdepena, NP, is an enthusiastic, bilingual, and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services. She is eager to serve the mental health community in Rio Rancho and Los Lunas, New Mexico, and welcomes new patients to the practice.

Lucia earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Texas at El Paso before pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner) at the same institution. She also holds a post-graduate certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) from Liberty University.  

In previous roles, Lucia served as a mentor and leader to 100+ RNs, won the "Nurse Excellence" award from Del Sol Medical Center, and was a successful medical doctor in Mexico for several years. She has extensive supervisory and leadership experience in hospital, emergency, and primary care outpatient clinical settings. Lucia is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP), and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 

Lucia brings over 11 years of experience to the team at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services as a disciplined, highly innovative, forward-thinking, ethical, and resourceful family nurse practitioner. She provides patients with professional and compassionate holistic care.

Lucia Marquez-Valdepena, NP, is an enthusiastic, bilingual, and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services. She is eager to serve the mental health community in Rio Rancho and Los Lunas, New Mexico, and welcomes new patients to the practice.

Lucia earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Texas at El Paso before pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner) at the same institution. She also holds a post-graduate certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) from Liberty University.  

In previous roles, Lucia served as a mentor and leader to 100+ RNs, won the "Nurse Excellence" award from Del Sol Medical Center, and was a successful medical doctor in Mexico for several years. She has extensive supervisory and leadership experience in hospital, emergency, and primary care outpatient clinical settings. Lucia is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), the Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP), and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. 

Lucia brings over 11 years of experience to the team at Guadalupe Psychiatric and Mental Health Services as a disciplined, highly innovative, forward-thinking, ethical, and resourceful family nurse practitioner. She provides patients with professional and compassionate holistic care.

Bintou Demba is a clinical social worker with over a decade of experience in education, where she dedicated her career to empowering students, fostering growth, and creating supportive environments that promote success. Throughout her 10 years as an educator, she developed a deep appreciation for the power of human connection and the importance of helping individuals recognize their strengths and potential.

Building on that foundation, Bintou has transitioned into the field of mental health, where she continues her passion for serving others through therapy and clinical support. Her approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and a belief that healing begins when individuals are given a safe space to explore their experiences and embrace their true selves.

Bintou is passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, develop healthier coping strategies, and gain deeper insight into who they are. She believes that therapy is a collaborative journey that empowers individuals to build resilience, foster self-awareness, and create meaningful change in their lives.

Drawing from her diverse professional background, Bintou brings a unique perspective to her work as a clinical social worker, combining her experience as an educator with evidence-based therapeutic practices. She is committed to supporting individuals from all walks of life as they work toward healing, growth, and personal fulfillment.