Statement of Positionality

Erica Kendra LLC’s core values are that of inclusion, accessibility, and equity - including diversity of identity, ability, bodies, gender identities & sexual orientations. We believe in equity for all and strive to create affirming and accessible spaces. We acknowledge the necessity of anti-oppression and anti-racism work and are devoted to continuing to cultivate communities that are inclusive of humans of all races, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, bodies, gender identities, and backgrounds. We are also committed to continual learning and growth in these areas and spaces.

We are continuously unlearning and relearning in this journey to decolonize trauma therapy and its spaces. We will continue to flatten the hierarchy in therapy spaces, dismantle white supremacy, transphobia, homophobia, ableism, and any other inequity and/or discrimination realities we may have once learned to perpetuate . We are committed to engaging in both professional and personal accountability through ongoing learning, supervision, and consultation.

Erica Kendra LLC is owned by Erica Smith. Erica is a black woman, small business owner, and lives with multiple chronic Illnesses. Erica Kendra LLC is queer allied. Erica Kendra LLC is respectful of children. Erica Kendra LLC is committed to creating affirming and accessible spaces.