Ashley Akiyama-Elston Lcsw

Ashley Akiyama-Elston, LCSW, has extensive experience in counseling and social work, currently serving as an Expectant Parent Counselor at The Cradle Adoption since July 2015. Previously, Ashley held the position of Counselor/Case Manager at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois from September 2013 to July 2015 and completed a Graduate Internship as a Therapist at Barr-Harris Children's Grief Center from September 2012 to June 2013. Ashley also gained experience as a Graduate Adoption Intern at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago from October 2011 to June 2012. Academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration (2011-2013) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Chicago.