Joslyn Barajas
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Healing from relational trauma takes more than just insight—it requires a safe, compassionate space where you feel truly seen and understood. Our therapists specialize in working with individuals who have experienced attachment wounds, betrayal, complex PTSD, and other forms of relational trauma. We know how deeply these experiences shape your sense of self, your emotions, and your ability to trust others.
At Creating Space Therapy, our team is trained in evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches that go beyond traditional talk therapy. We integrate EMDR, Somatic Therapy, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, parts work, and polyvagal-informed practices to help you heal not just your thoughts, but the way trauma has lived in your body and relationships.
We believe that healing happens in connection, and you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. Whether you’re struggling with trust, emotional overwhelm, or patterns that no longer serve you, we’re here to help you reclaim your sense of safety, self-worth, and belonging.
Relational and developmental trauma aren’t just about what happened—it’s also about what didn’t happen. If you grew up feeling emotionally unseen, unheard, or like your needs didn’t matter, those early experiences may still impact your relationships today. Therapy can help you make sense of these patterns and begin to create healthier connections.
When you experience relational trauma—especially in childhood—your brain learns to adapt for survival, sometimes in ways that lead to repeating familiar but unhealthy patterns. You might find yourself drawn to emotionally unavailable partners or staying in relationships that feel one-sided. Therapy helps you break these cycles by understanding their root causes and learning how to build relationships that feel secure and fulfilling.
If betrayal, neglect, or emotional abandonment have shaped your past, trust can feel unsafe—even with a therapist. Healing trust starts with small, safe experiences of being heard, respected, and validated. Our relational trauma therapists create a space where trust is built over time, at your pace, so you can begin to experience relationships in a new way.
Complex trauma isn’t always about a single event—it’s often the accumulation of repeated, subtle wounds over time. Even if you don’t have clear memories of your trauma, your body and nervous system may still hold its impact. Therapy using approaches like EMDR, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and polyvagal-informed practices can help you heal without needing to recall every detail.
