Molly D. 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 1993 from the University of Kansas. Molly has served on the board of directors for the Idaho Play Therapy Association since July 2008. She served as the President from July 2009 through June 2015 and is currently serving on the board as Past President and Secretary. She is the founder and owner of Molly and Me Counseling and Training Center. With over 20 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, Molly 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 working with children on the Autism Spectrum.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. “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.  On the National level, Molly is a 2009 graduate of the Association for Play Therapy’s (APT) Leadership Academy. In 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 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.