Molly Gratton, LCSW, RPT™️-S

Molly Gratton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist™️ – Supervisor. She is a Registered Clinical Supervisor through the state of Idaho. Molly received her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1998 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Development and Family Life with an emphasis in Juvenile Justice in 1994 from the University of Kansas. Molly has served on the board of directors for the Idaho Play Therapy Association from July 2008 to July 2019. She served as the President from July 2009 through June 2015 and her final four years as Past President and Secretary.

Molly is the founder and owner of Molly and Me Counseling and Training Center.  With over 25 years of experience helping children and their families deal with issues such as trauma, attachment disruptions, loss and grief, divorce, behavioral problems, autism spectrum disorders, depression and anxiety, she is dedicated to enhancing and empowering the lives of the people with whom she works. Molly provides counseling services to children, adolescents and families as well as play therapy training and supervision services to professionals. She has a special love for children who have autism and is certified in AutPlay® Therapy. as well as working with other neurodivergent children.  Molly has extensive specialized training in child-parent relational therapies including Theraplay, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®.) Molly was trained under Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross, co-authors of “The Connected Child,” in Trust-Based Relational Interventions.

Molly shares, “Utilizing Trust Based Parenting, in combination with Theraplay® (a specialized play therapy modality,) has been a huge asset to my treatment approach with families. I value the power of the parent-child relationship. I am honored to assist families in strengthening this relationship, and I love being a witness to their growth and healing.” A unique treatment plan is created for every child following an initial evaluation where history, symptomology and life stressors are reviewed. Children and adolescents can be seen individually and/or in family therapy. Parents may receive parent education and training on how to provide positive nurturing, structuring, engagement and discipline for their child(ren) while managing difficult and challenging behaviors. At Molly and Me Counseling, it is believed children heal with their loving and nurturing support system in place. Therefore, it is imperative that parents be a part of the healing journey.

Molly is a 2009 graduate of the Association for Play Therapy’s (APT) Leadership Academy. In 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, and 2018 she served as a member of the APT Conference Program Committee; Molly was a member of the Key Awards Committee for the years 2012 through 2015; she served as a member of the APT Public Awareness Task Force in 2013-2014, and in 2014 was a member of the APT State Branch President’s Training Task Force. Molly is a mother to an active teenager and has shared her home, family and love as a foster parent off and on over the last 12 years. Anyone who knows Molly would know her happiest place on earth is with her family “doing Disney!!”

License Number:  LCSW – 27506

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1730197138

Rachel Blick, LCSW, RPT™️

Rachel Blick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist.  She has been a part of the Molly and Me family since 2017 as she began her professional career as a student intern, administrative assistant, and then moved into the mental health therapist role after her graduation from Northwest Nazarene University in 2018.  In 2020, Rachel began supervising other therapists, and she is currently a supervisor in the Boise office and our school based mental health program.  She loves being a part of Molly and Me!  Her passion in life is helping others, so naturally, social work was the road for Rachel to embark upon. She realized she wanted to commit herself to the service of helping others when she was a counselor at a residential treatment facility in Billings, MT. It was life-changing to see the hope, trust and empowerment she helped foster in adolescents. At Molly and Me Counseling, she offers individual, family and group therapy.

Rachel has jumped in full force and has committed to herself, her career and to the well being of children and families.  She strives to provide the best service to families who enter Molly and Me Counseling.   She has a special talent and passion for working with children on the Autism Spectrum and holds a specialized certification as an endorsed AutPlay® Therapist.

In Rachel’s free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and her dog children, Kyle and Doug.

License Number:  LCSW – 41549

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1588128870

Megan Koster, LMSW

Megan is a Licensed Master Social Worker.  She was born and raised in California but moved to Idaho to attend college. Megan attended Boise State University where she received her B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies. She went on to get her Masters in Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University and recently graduated in December of 2021. Megan has always had a passion for working with children and knew that’s what she wanted as her future career all throughout school. Megan completed her first year internship working with adolescents in substance abuse and her second year internship in crisis intervention and patient care at Saint Alphonsus hospital in the Emergency Department as well an inpatient. Megan has worked in adolescent inpatient psychiatric care and most recently as a behavior intervention specialist 1:1 with children with developmental disabilities. Megan will be starting her play therapy certification at Molly and me as well.

Megan lives in Meridian with her fiancé and their 2 dogs, Crash and Roman. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the lake, taking trips to McCall, golfing, spending time with family/ friends and my dogs, traveling, home renovation projects and crafting!

License Number: LMSW-42169

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1083350128

Kate Hall, LMSW

Kate is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) and a graduate from Boise State University. During an internship experience at Molly and Me, Kate, witnessed the healing powers of play and knew play therapy was an approach that fully allows children to express themselves in a safe place. Kate is working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist. She utilizes different counseling approaches such as mindfulness, motivational interviewing, person centered, child centered play therapy, attachment theory and solution-focused therapy. Shortly after receiving her bachelor’s at the University of Idaho, she worked at the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County where she grew a great passion for working with youth. Creating a safe, educational, and creative environment for children and their families has been a driving factor in Kate’s education.

In summer 2021 she worked as a graduate assistant for Boise State and assisted in a needs assessment for the state of Idaho under the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. During this time, she became incredibly aware of the importance of play therapy and how effective it can be for youth.

Being born and raised in Idaho, the outdoors has been a pivotal part of her self-care and is actively engaged in activities such as skiing, paddleboarding, hiking.

License Number: LMSW – 42289

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1154060952

Giselle Madrigal, LMSW

Giselle is a graduate from Boise State University and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Giselle completed her undergraduate at Boise State University majoring in social work with a minor in family studies and psychology. During her internship at the WCA, she provided crisis counseling and facilitated support groups for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Through her work at the YMCA, experience at the Salvation Army Booth Program for Young Parents as a case manager intern, and the WCA; Giselle found her passion for working with children. Giselle was born in Oregon but was raised for most of her life in Caldwell, Idaho. She enjoys reading, being outside, watching shows and spending time with family and friends.

License Number: LMSW – 45193

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1356181432

Shannon Gray, LMSW

Shannon is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).  Shannon will be working in our Meridian clinic as well as the Meridian school program.  She graduated from the University of Idaho with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in Child Development/Family Relations. Shannon continued her education at Boise State University to complete the MSW program in 2002.  For over eight years, Shannon has been working with children and families through Head Start Preschool as a Family Advocate and previously a Parent Educator for Early Head Start. Shannon enjoys working with families from a strengths-based perspective, assisting families in reaching a common goal. Shannon has also worked in the counseling setting as an individual, family, and child therapist using strength based-solution-focused therapy. Shannon was fortunate to have an internship through the school district as a school social worker. She facilitated group and individual counseling for at-risk elementary students. Shannon is passionate about her work with children and families, especially the relationships she has built with families over the years. In her free time, Shannon enjoys spending time with her husband and two children outdoors hiking, skiing, traveling and playing with their dog. She also enjoys Zumba, Kickboxing, and reading.

License Number: LMSW – 24699

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1235344722

Hailey Raumaker

Hailey is our newly graduated MSW intern from Boise State University.  Hailey has previously completed her Bachelor’s of Social Work in May 2022 and graduated with her Masters of Social Work in December 2023. Her previous experience includes working with children who suffer from severe emotional disturbances as well as their families. She is passionate about the work that she does with children and their families and always strives to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic environment. Hailey has also completed an internship with an adoption agency working in the foster to adopt program with children currently in the foster care system and families looking to grow their family through adoption.  Hailey grew up in a military family so she has had the opportunity to be immersed in many different places and cultures. She now lives in Boise, Idaho with her partner and pets. In her free time she enjoys reading, watching movies, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends.

License Number: LMSW-44574

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1972364933