What it takes to become an LMFT

In this episode of Educators! Game On!, we sit down with Kenya Williams, an associate marriage and family therapist (AMFT), to explore her inspiring transition from a school library aide to a mental health professional. Kenya shares raw, behind-the-scenes insights into the realities of gaining clinical hours , navigating complex trauma in youth , and the critical, growing need for representation and African American therapists in the mental health field. What You Will Learn:The Clinical Journey: What it actually looks like to balance 3,000 supervised hours across a six-year timeline. The Reality of Representation: The massive shortage of African American therapists—especially males—and why connection matters in community mental health. Balancing the Workload: The heavy toll of documentation, 24-hour crisis responses, and avoiding "compassion fatigue". Therapy in Schools: Why bridging the gap between educators, families, and mental health is crucial for the future of our campuses.