Provider, Consultant, and Advocate
Alyssa C. Hamel, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, PLLC
Alyssa Hamel, DNP, PMHNP-BC, IEDS (she/her) is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner and Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist with over a decade of experience working with individuals navigating disordered eating and body image concerns.
Her work integrates clinical care, education, and research; teaching interdisciplinary audiences, advancing scholarship, and advocating for compassionate, person-centered care.
Approach and Expertise
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Informed by inclusive, evidence-informed frameworks for eating disorders (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Weight-Inclusive).
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Integrated psychiatric care for adults with eating disorders, body image challenges, and anxiety disorders.
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Trusted consultant for healthcare systems on comprehensive eating disorder care and research
Beyond Traditional Care
Virtual eating disorder care is approached with attention to safety, medical appropriateness, and coordinated care with each patient’s broader care team
Accessible Telehealth
Collaborative Research
Faculty at the University at Buffalo School of Nursing; DNP-PMHNP Program Director; leadership roles within the international Academy for Eating Disorders
Interdisciplinary Education
Offers interdisciplinary, practice-specific eating disorder education to audiences including professional organizations, primary care practices, community mental health agencies, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Impact
Eating Disorders Lose Their Power in the Presence of Community and Connection
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The first designated psychiatric consultant and provider for Western New York’s largest comprehensive eating disorder program
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International visibility and shared scholarship on eating disorders treat, stigma reduction, and transformative education
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Develops and presents interdisciplinary eating disorder workshops across healthcare and academic settings
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Expertise creating interdisciplinary CEU courses (ANCC, AMA, APA) across virtual and in-person platforms
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Leadership roles within the Academy for Eating Disorders, Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders, and the Eating Disorder Coalition.
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Clinical psychiatric consultant for Align-33 Media, a national platform dedicated to advancing evidence-informed dialogue and action around eating disorders.
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Let's Connect
Alyssa C. Hamel, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, PLLC
p. (716)-404-5499
e. contact@ahamelnp.com
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