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

Beth Erickson, LCSW

Beth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a registered Child and Parent Psychotherapist, and registered clinical supervisor through the state of Idaho. Beth joined the Molly and Me family in 2021 and is currently a therapist and a supervisor in our Nampa office.  She graduated from Portland State University with a Master’s in Social Work in 2006 and became licensed in 2010. Prior to this, Beth has worked with children in a variety of capacities as an instructional assistant in a middle school supporting children with emotional and behavioral needs, a CASA and a coach for various sports.

She has spent the last 14 years with the same agency in Portland, OR supporting children and their families as they navigate their relationships and address past and current stressors in their lives. Beth’s passion is helping children and their parents strengthen their relationship with each other, heal past or current traumas and develop skills to use in everyday life. She enjoys supporting and collaborating with parents as they navigate the needs of their children. Beth utilizes trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy and child parent psychotherapy. Her areas of expertise include attachment, impact of drug exposure on development, relationship problems, parenting, ADHD, anxiety, depression, school challenges, foster and adoptive issues.

Beth recently moved to Idaho and has a variety of interests and hobbies when she is not helping children and families. This includes eating good food and discovering all the activities that Idaho has to offer.

License Number: LCSW – 40759

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1447415070

Jenny Shea, LCSW

Jenny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  She has been a mental health therapist with Molly and Me since January 2019 and a clinical supervisor since 2024.  With over 150 hours of specialized training in play therapy, she is currently in review by the Association for Play Therapy to be credentialed as a Registered Rlay Therapist.  She received her bachelor’s degree in 2014 from Eastern Washington University. Following graduation, she worked primarily with teens providing independent living and transition life skills for several years. She decided to return to school to pursue her higher education to follow her passion for work with children. She received her Master’s degree from Northwest Nazarene University in December of 2018.  During her internships she worked with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, and children and adult who have been victimized or witnessed abuse through the Nampa Family Justice Center. She has also spent many years working with children and teens and has experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses.

Jenny works within a strengths-based approach and leans towards Mindfulness, Person-Centered, Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT,) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Jenny’s favorite part about play therapy is working with the kids and helping them learn and express themselves in a safe environment. She likes to learn and grow in her therapeutic approaches to help every child and family with their specific needs.

In her spare time Jenny enjoys baking and spending time with her family and friends. She loves to go camping every summer, crafting, and spending time with her two cats.

License Number: LCSW – 41682

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1003370958

Bailey Mortensen, LMSW

Bailey is a Boise State University in the Online Advanced Standing Masters of Social Work Program. She plans to graduate in August of 2023. She completed her Bachelors of Social Work at Boise State University in May of 2022.

She did her previous internship with the Department of Health and Welfare Child and Family Services.  Through her experiences there she was able to identify useful skills when working with vulnerable families and children and help identify services that are needed, and how to identify safety concerns. She has six years of experience in child care facilities and worked with children of all different ages. She enjoys being around children, and her passion lies in working with them.

She was born in Colorado, but was mostly raised in Idaho. She lives in Caldwell with her fiancée and her two dogs, Luna and Malia. In her spare time she enjoys being outside, and watching movies.

License Number:  LMSW – LMSW 44079

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1912782871

Bryan Lindemood, LMSW

Bryan is a Licensed Master Social Worker here in Idaho. Bryan recently joined the Molly and Me family and is currently a therapist in our Nampa office. He graduated from Boise State University with a Master’s in Social Work in 2022. Prior to this he was working with adolescents and adults providing person-centered trauma-focused therapy in clinical and school-based settings.

He is a proud father of five children (2 daughters and 3 sons) three of which are grown and out of the home.

He has spent the past three years settling into a significant career change which involved him moving back to the Boise/Nampa area and going back to school at BSU.  Bryan grew up in the Boise area and attended public schools here, before he began his previous 20 year career as a Christian pastor serving Lutheran congregations in Salt Lake City, Utah and Rupert, Idaho. Bryan received his undergraduate degree (MA) from Concordia University Chicago and also received a four-year graduate degree in theology from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis.

Where he once served people primarily from a spiritual perspective, Bryan continues his passion for caring for people from all walks of life and backgrounds now as a social worker, using the tools of person-centered trauma-focused talk therapy, play therapy, EMDR, solution-focused therapy, and other appropriate approaches to counseling including both art and music. Bryan likes to work with children and adults of all ages, and works with individuals, couples, and families.

Bryan has a variety of interests and hobbies when he is not providing counseling and therapeutic care at Molly and Me, which include music and exploring all the wild beauty that Idaho has to offer.

License Number:  LMSW – LMSW-42384

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1528798048

Jazmin Flores, LMSW

Jazmin is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and a 2021 graduate from Boise State University. She completed her undergraduate studies in 2018 in Psychology at the University of Idaho where her focus was on Child and Family Development. Jazmin always knew she wanted to work with children and their families, so she pursued her Master’s to be able to provide counseling services. While obtaining her Master’s, Jazmin got the opportunity to intern with Molly and Me where she witnessed the power of play. Jazmin is working toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist and is considered an Integrative Play Therapist as she uses a variety of evidenced-based modalities to address each child’s unique needs. These modalities include child-centered play therapy, Theraplay, expressive art therapy, sand tray therapy, directive play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, and talk therapy. Jazmin strives to create a safe and comfortable environment for children, adolescents, and their families to express their thoughts and feelings.

Jazmin was born and raised in Idaho. In her free time she enjoys puzzling and bike riding as self-care. Jazmin also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends or playing outside with her dogs.

License Number:  LMSW – LMSW-40804

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1649810417

Kai Jordan

A graduate student in the Master of Social Work program at Boise State University and is set to graduate in December of 2024. Kai graduated from Washington State University in 2019 with a BA in Digital Technology and Culture and a minor in Communication. Kai currently works as a Clinical Assistant at a residential treatment center for teens healing and recovering from substance abuse, extensive trauma, and mental health disorders. In the past, Kai has provided therapy for young children on the autism spectrum, and they have also worked in residential therapy settings with adolescents and teens. Last year, Kai spent time interning with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, further solidifying their career goals of advocating for and helping vulnerable children and teens. In their free time, Kai can be found curled up with a good book, a cup of coffee, and their three cats.