Jaquayla Huger, MSW, LSW
Mental Health Clinician
Jaquayla L. Huger is a passionate social worker who believes in the ability of all people; particularly children, to learn and practice resiliency amid the difficulties that are faced in life. Jaquayla has worked in the Child Welfare system for the past 5 ½ years and is an advocate for strength-based and trauma-informed interventions. Jaquayla provides culturally responsive services and utilizes a holistic approach to assisting clients through self-discovery and healing. She specializes in working with children and adolescents exposed to and or at risk for abuse and neglect.
EDUCATION
Community College of Allegheny County - Associate degree, Social Work
Carlow University – Bachelor of Social Work
University of Pittsburgh - Master of Arts degree, Social Work
LICENSURE / CREDENTIALS
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Mental Health First Aid Responder
Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in schools (CBITS)
TREATMENT MODALITIES
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
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Culturally Sensitive
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Emotionally Focused
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Family Systems
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Strength-Based
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Trauma Focused
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Cognitive Restructuring and Reframing,
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Exposure Therapy
SPECIALITY
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Trauma
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Social skills
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Anxiety
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Struggles with anger and/or low self esteem,
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Child welfare advocacy,
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Youth Support
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Family conflict/ Interventions
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Conflict resolution,
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Career & Academic,
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Family reunification and strengthening,
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Women's Issues,
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Financial Consulting
Ages 5 - 21