Our Philosophy
With a collaborative practice approach from all practitioners, Developing Minds sets out to enhance the quality of life for those developmentally vulnerable. Our practice utilizes an ethical, equitable and socially-just framework to ensure we meet the whole needs of our patient and involve their whole support system in the process.
Our Fall 2026 Team
Left to right: Rhena-Dae Cwiek(Staff Clinician), Marcus Birch(Clinical Director), Hannah McCombs(Staff Intern), Brianna Rice(Owner/Co-Founder), Niku Imanipassand(Staff Intern), Hanna Callinan(Staff Intern)
Our Team
Brianna Rice(Owner/Co-Founder/Clinician)
MSW
Brianna Rice holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work with over 18 years of experience in the mental health environment. Most recently, she worked as a communication specialist and behavior interventionist for children with varying diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, maltreatment disorders and trauma exposure and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Brianna incorporates macro, micro, and mezzo factors as well as equitably considering social and economic injustices and their impact on one’s social emotional functioning.
Brianna has had extensive training in regulation tools, emotional identification and recognition, and communication. As a social worker, she firmly believes in the value of emotional-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as the most effective treatment modalities in treating behavioral health symptoms.
In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking and gardening with her beautiful 9-year-old son and puppy named Hank.
Marcus holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from City University of Seattle and a Bachelor of Arts in multidisciplinary studies and humanities from Western Washington University. Both stops on his educational journey helped him develop a focus on culturally competent care that focuses on relational skills, patients feeling accepted and heard in therapy, and supporting the needs of those who struggle to advocate for themselves.
His experience includes work with adults and children with developmental diversities, LGBTQIA+ patients, and family systems. Marcus is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, sexuality expression and sexual wellness, a number of models of play therapy, and care for those with traumatic pasts. Marcus mainly focuses his treatment on meeting the client where they are at and supporting people where their unique needs are.
In his spare time he can be found playing Magic: The Gathering, hiking, running, making music, and always looking for the best burrito out there.
Marcus
Birch(Clinical Director/Co-Founder/Clinician)
MA, LMHC
Rhena-Dae
Cwiek
(Staff Clinician)
Rhena-Dae is an LMHC-A and holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Lamar University. Her clinical training is rooted in trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care, with additional education in holistic health through certification from the Naturopathic Institute of Therapies & Education.
Her experience includes working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, giftedness, sexual health & wellness, spiritual identity, and relationship dynamics. Rhena-Dae draws from ACT, CBT, DBT, expressive arts, and existential-humanistic therapy in order to support clients who are building self-awareness, insight, compassion, communication, and a stronger connection to their own values and goals.
Rhena-Dae’s therapeutic approach emphasizes meeting clients “where they are” with authentic warmth, adaptability, creativity, and respect for each person’s unique path towards healing.
In her spare time Rhena-Dae enjoys exploring local food and coffee, photography, making art, hiking, live performances, travel, learning new skills, and spending quality time with loved ones and Honey, her surprisingly intuitive chihuahua!
Hannah McCombs- Staff Intern(Accepting clients October 2026)
Hannah McCombs is currently working towards obtaining her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Seattle University. She has worked with children and adolescents in the past as an office manager at a non-profit school for struggling learners, where she wore many hats including mentor, advocate, nurse, trusted adult, family liaison, and safety monitor. As a counselor, Hannah’s goal is to create a safe space for people of all backgrounds to explore their feelings and learn about themselves. She believes in a holistic approach to counseling, recognizing that mental health is shaped by each person's unique experiences, relationships, culture, strengths, and environment.
In her spare time, Hannah enjoys reading, playing video games, doing crafts, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her senior Chihuahua, Daisy.
Hanna Callinan - Staff Intern(Accepting clients October 2026)
Hanna is currently pursuing her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Seattle University. She previously attended Lewis & Clark College, getting her BA in psychology. Hanna has worked with children in many different contexts. Most recently, she facilitated bereavement groups for youth at a children’s grief center. She also has experience teaching 3-5 year olds at a Reggio-Emilia inspired preschool.
She greatly values cultural humility and competence, reflected in her previous social justice- focused course load and history of working with diverse groups. She has also received additional reflective listening training and obtained several NCTSN crisis certificates.
Hanna is a strong believer in Relational Cultural Theory, aiming to be a strong source of connection for children to help them grow. Hanna takes particular interest in exposure and response prevention (ERP), and the various behavioral therapies.
Outside of work, Hanna enjoys running, hiking, art, baking and anything dog-related. She also loves traveling and spending time with her loved ones.