Joslyn Barajas
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
Living with Complex PTSD can feel like carrying a weight that no one else can see. You may wake up every day exhausted from being constantly on edge, scanning for threats that aren’t there but feel painfully real. Trusting others might seem impossible—your mind tells you they will hurt, betray, or abandon you, just like before. Even when things are going well, there’s a lingering fear that it won’t last, that disaster is just around the corner. Relationships feel complicated because part of you longs for closeness, but another part instinctively pulls away. Some days, you feel like a stranger to yourself—disconnected, numb, or lost in a flood of emotions that don’t make sense. The memories may not always be clear, but their impact lingers in the way your body tenses, your heart races, or your mind shuts down. You’re tired of feeling stuck in survival mode, but breaking free feels overwhelming, maybe even impossible. You’re not broken, and you don’t have to navigate this pain alone—healing is possible, and we’re here to help.
Healing from Complex PTSD requires more than just traditional talk therapy—it requires a therapist who truly understands the deep, lasting effects of long-term trauma. At Creating Space Therapy, our trauma-informed clinicians specialize in working with individuals who have experienced chronic abuse, neglect, or attachment-related trauma, helping them navigate the complexities of healing with compassion and expertise.
Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like EMDR, parts-work therapy, somatic therapy, Emotion Focused Individual Therapy, and polyvagal-informed practices to help you regulate your nervous system, process trauma safely, and rebuild a sense of trust within yourself and others.
It’s normal to fear that facing trauma will make you feel worse. Our approach prioritizes safety, stabilization, and pacing so you’re never forced into anything before you’re ready. Healing happens in small, manageable steps—not all at once.
Not all therapy is designed for Complex PTSD. Unlike general talk therapy, we use trauma-focused modalities like EMDR, IFS, Somatic Therapy, and Polyvagal-Informed Care—approaches specifically designed for deep, lasting healing.
You don’t need to have clear memories to heal. Trauma is often stored in the body and nervous system, and our therapies help you process what’s coming up in the present—without needing to recall every detail of the past.
No matter how long you’ve lived with the effects of trauma, healing is possible. Your brain and body are capable of change, and with the right support, you can rebuild trust in yourself, create healthier relationships, and find relief from the past.
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