Jaqueline Maria Cassar

Jaqueline was first introduced to AEDP during her psychology studies at PUC-Rio. Her connection with the model deepened through a two-year training program with Regina Pontes and Maria Cândida, pioneers in introducing AEDP to Brazil. In 2012, she traveled to Boston to attend the AEDP Immersion Course, where she met Dr. Kari Gleiser, who would later become her supervisor. Kari’s loving and attuned
presence had a profound impact on Jaqueline’s development as a therapist, inspiring her to embody the healing essence of AEDP in both clinical and supervisory settings. She went on to complete the Essential Skills and Advanced Skills trainings in New York, and has been assisting in AEDP trainings for many years, supporting the growth of new therapists with presence, clarity, and deep respect for the process.

Jaqueline is also trained in Somatic Experiencing, where she continues to assist in trainings, and is a certified Mindfulness Instructor through Mindfulness Training International, integrating breathwork and contemplative practices into her work.
In addition, she holds formal training in both Reichian Analysis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), bringing a rich integrative perspective to her clinical and supervisory relationships. Her approach to supervision is experiential, warm, and supportive — honoring the wisdom of the body, the power of presence, and the deep healing that emerges from relational safety and emotional truth.