Meet the Inner Wellness Team
Ashley Wilkens | Founder, Provider
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, FNP-BC
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Ashley Wilkens is the founder of Inner Wellness Behavioral Health. For Ashley, medication management isn’t only a profession; it’s also a personal experience.
Her son, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, has been on a lifelong journey through various medications and treatments. Alongside her son, Ashley witnessed the challenges and benefits of different pharmaceutical and holistic approaches. She allows that experience to guide her in the treatment of her own patients, taking each interaction personally and investing herself in their well-being.
With 17 years of experience in healthcare, Ashley brings a valuable skillset in the fields of psychiatry and nursing. She is an ANCC board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who provides psychiatric medication evaluation and management. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Ashley completed her Master of Science degree in nursing from Frontier Nursing University and earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Ashley specializes in the following mental health conditions including but not limited to:
Depression, Eating Disoder, Bipolar Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorders, Personality Disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
Claire Miller | Practice Manager
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Claire Miller brings a diverse and dynamic professional background spanning education, curriculum development, and healthcare administration to her role as Practice Manager at Inner Wellness Behavioral Health.
She began her career in education, where she developed strong skills in communication, organization, and leadership. She later transitioned into curriculum development, applying strategic thinking and instructional design to build effective, outcome-driven programs while strengthening her ability to manage systems and collaborate across teams.
Today, Claire integrates these experiences into her work in healthcare, leading clinic operations with both efficiency and empathy. She oversees scheduling, compliance, patient experience, and administrative strategy, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.
Passionate about mental wellness and accessible care, Claire is committed to supporting both clinicians and patients while fostering a compassionate and well-organized practice environment.
“If you came looking for someone attentive, kind, brilliant and thorough, this is your place. Ashley and her office manager Sonia are a fantastic team!”
-Mary D.