Meet Tatyana Krychkina, LCSW
Founder of Joyful You Therapy
EMDRIA Certified Therapist and EMDRIA-approved Consultant in Training
With more than 22 years of clinical experience and multiple graduate degrees, Tatyana supports adults through trauma recovery, anxiety, relationship stress, and life transitions with thoughtful, evidence-based psychotherapy. She is fluent in English and Russian and offers care that honors culture, language, and lived experience.
Joyful You Therapy LCSW, PLLC, offers holistic psychotherapy in Yorktown Heights through a private-pay boutique model so each client receives focused, individualized attention. Tatyana founded the practice to create a quiet, consistent space where meaningful change can unfold at a human pace.
You take care of everyone else. I create a space for you where you can safely... EXHALE, EXPLORE, RE-IMAGINE, RE-CREATE, AND HEAL.
Credentials, Training, and the Standard of Care You Deserve
EMDRIA certification represents the highest recognized standard of EMDR training and clinical competence, and the Consultant-in-Training designation reflects continued leadership and advanced supervision in the field.
EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
This credential confirms advanced EMDR training, consultation, and demonstrated competency in delivering EMDR with clinical precision and safety.
EMDRIA Approved Consultant-in-Training™
This designation indicates active development as an EMDR consultant, supporting best practices and clinical growth across the profession.
Sessions in English and Russian
Bilingual care supports fuller expression, emotional nuance, and stronger therapeutic alliance for clients who prefer English or Russian.
Tatyana also provides EMDR consultation for clinicians seeking grounded, skill-focused support in their EMDR work.
A boutique model designed for thoughtful, individualized care
Joyful You Therapy LCSW, PLLC is a one-therapist private-pay practice, which means treatment can be paced to your goals, your nervous system, and your life context rather than insurance timelines.
Evidence-based methods are integrated with care, including EMDR, IFS, somatic therapy, DBT, CBT, CBT-I, and motivational interviewing, based on your history, readiness, and priorities. The process is collaborative and responsive, with each modality used when it serves your goals, not as a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Private-pay care allows greater flexibility in session focus, frequency, and continuity. Without insurance-driven restrictions, treatment can stay clinically coherent over time and adapt when life circumstances shift. This supports deeper work and steadier progress for adults with complex stress, trauma histories, and demanding schedules.
Care remains individualized instead of rigid or manualized. Your treatment plan is actively refined as you grow, with attention to emotional safety, relational patterns, and whole-person well-being. The aim is not simply symptom reduction, but sustainable change that feels integrated, practical, and deeply aligned with who you are.
Frequently asked questions
These questions address fit, credentials, bilingual care, and the private-pay model so you can evaluate whether this practice aligns with your needs before scheduling.
Who is Tatyana Krychkina, and what kind of clients does she work with?
Tatyana Krychkina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 22 years of experience supporting adults with trauma, anxiety, relationship strain, burnout, and major life transitions. She works especially well with high-achieving adults, caregivers, and survivors who want thoughtful, private, one-to-one care in a calm and clinically grounded setting.
What does EMDRIA certification mean for me as a client?
EMDRIA certification means your therapist has completed advanced EMDR education, consultation, and competency standards established by the field's leading professional association. For clients, this signals a high level of preparation in trauma-focused care, ethical practice, and treatment planning, so sessions can move at a pace that prioritizes both effectiveness and emotional safety.
Are sessions available in English and Russian?
Yes. Sessions are available in both English and Russian. Bilingual therapy can make it easier to express emotionally complex experiences without losing nuance in translation. You are welcome to use the language that feels most natural, and language choice can shift over time to support comfort, clarity, and therapeutic depth.
How does the private-pay model work at this practice?
As a private-pay practice, care is not limited by insurance session caps, diagnostic requirements, or fixed treatment pathways. You receive a personalized plan, consistent clinical continuity, and flexibility in scheduling and focus. Consultations and ongoing sessions are by appointment, and services are available to adults across New York State via telehealth.
If this approach feels aligned, you are welcome to take the next step.
Reach out to begin with a brief consultation and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
This practice serves adults throughout New York and Florida via telehealth, and consultations are by appointment only.