Through therapeutic services we aim to help you plant the seeds for mental health and wellness.
About
Planting the Seed
Planting the Seed Inc. provides therapy, education, support, and advocacy in order to promote self-healing, wellness, and wholeness to members of the community.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of underserved populations through counseling, holistic practices, agency consulting, support, and advocacy.
We do this by providing individual therapy, and supporting other mental health providers to do the same, throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts.
About
Tamanique T.A. Byrd, LICSW
Founder of Planting the Seed Inc.
Tamanique Byrd, LICSW is a down to earth therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to meet the client where they are, and help them get to where they want to be. She utilizes various techniques that are tailored to the specific needs of the client. Tamanique uses empathetic collaboration to help her clients reach their goals, and helps them build on their strengths so they can become who they want to be.
She utilizes the following theoretical orientations: psychodynamic theory, systems theory, strengths perspective, solution focused, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral theory, trauma based interventions, feminist theory, and more.
Tamanique has experience with various populations. She began her career working with people with intellectual disabilities. She was the Direct Care Manager at a Group Home in Connecticut. She went on to conduct therapy with individuals, families, and children. In this role she was a Psychoanalyst at an outpatient clinic in Springfield, MA. Tamanique then went on to work for Springfield Family Resource Center as a Clinician. In this role she worked with youth who were requiring assistance through the judicial system. Her last major role was with women who are in recovery from addiction and have mental health disorders.
She is a licensed independent social worker in the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts. Tamanique received her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, and her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Central Connecticut State University. She is currently a student at Walden University for her Doctorate in Social Work.
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We provide professional supervision to counseling and social work professionals who need to obtain state licensure in Connecticut and Massachusetts. This includes guidance regarding the licensure exam process and completing the application for state licensure.
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We provide clinical consultation to agencies and other private practice therapists. We provide supervision to your staff, attend staff or clinical meetings as an advisor, assist in documentation review, and provide on site clinical support to different parts of your business.
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We provide individual and couples therapy to adults. We work with people who are struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, relationship issues, and adult children of people in recovery.
We are currently accepting private pay clients in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
How can we help you?
Frequently Asked Questions
Olivia Shraibati
I believe therapy is a collaborative process built on a foundation of human connection and trust. With a background in treating eating disorders, I am passionate about helping individuals address a variety of personal obstacles including trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and disordered eating. My approach to therapy is best described as humanistic, compassion-focused, and culturally sensitive. I feel strongly that honoring intersectional identities and fostering a safe and non-judgmental environment are essential aspects of supporting individuals in their healing.
I received my Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from William James College with a focus in Health and Behavioral Medicine. Outside of private practice I work within an Intensive Outpatient Program and provide both individual and group therapy to clients struggling with binge eating disorder. I collaborate with a client's interdisciplinary team which typically include prescribers, dietitians, and medical doctors to provide integrative care.
Yolanda Scavron
Yolanda Scavron, M. Ed in Mental Health Counseling, is a genuine and accepting therapist. Her therapeutic approach is holistic- focusing on the client’s mental, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing- to help them achieve their goals. She utilizes various techniques and evidence-based practices tailored to the specific needs of the client. Yolanda utilizes a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach when working with clients to build a strong and lasting rapport.
She utilizes the following theoretical orientations: Behaviorism, psychodynamics, personality theory, attachment, systems theory, strengths perspective, solution focused, cognitive behavioral theory, and more.
Yolanda has experience with various populations. She began her career working with students with intensive social-emotional disabilities. She then went on to provide clinical case management and therapy for one of Western Mass largest DCF operated adolescent residential program. Yolanda has served as an intensive In-Home Family Therapist and has spent the last year providing clinical services to students with behavioral challenges in an alternative school setting.
Yolanda is a master’s level Mental Health Counselor. She received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Springfield College. She is currently on track for her license in Mental Health Counseling for both Massachusetts and Connecticut.