Yulia Rychkova

Polestar Psychotherapy LLC by Yulia Rychkova, LMSW-C Clinically Grounded, Soulfully Guided by Polestar Psychotherapy! Welcome to Polestar Psychotherapy—where evidence-based care meets heart-centered healing. I’m Yulia Rychkova, a licensed psychotherapist (LMSW-C) based in Maryland and the founder of Polestar Psychotherapy LLC. My mission is to support individuals through life’s emotional storms with clinical precision, deep empathy, and a holistic approach to healing. With dual master’s degrees in Social Work and Criminal Justice, and years of experience in outpatient mental health, I bring advanced expertise in therapeutic methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches. I specialize in treating clients with complex needs, including co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. What makes my practice unique is the integration of traditional psychotherapy with holistic modalities such as mindfulness-based interventions, breathwork, somatic awareness, and clinical hypnotherapy. This fusion allows for transformative work—supporting both the mind and the nervous system to foster real, lasting change. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, Polestar Psychotherapy offers a safe, supportive, and empowering space to reconnect with your inner strength. Together, we’ll chart your healing path—clinically grounded and soulfully guided.