Our Professionals

Meet our team of 2SLGBTQ+ identified mental health professionals providing online counseling services across Canada.

With a primary focus on the meaningful inclusion of 2SLGBTQ+ adults and youth, Aroha Pride’s mental health professionals are committed to providing knowledgeable and inclusive services to people of all backgrounds and histories.  Our individual, family, and relationship counselling services are framed within an empowerment, strength-based, and anti-oppressive perspective that considers how intersecting identities impact experiences and perceptions.

Emily Ritenburg, MSW, RSW

Therapist & Social Worker

Practicing in: Saskatchewan

Emily Ritenburg (she/they) was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. As a registered social worker, Emily recently completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Regina…

Jamie Maher MSW, RSW

Therapist & Registered Social Worker

Practicing in: Saskatchewan, Ontario, Nova Scotia

Jamie Maher (she/they) is a Mi’kmaw, queer woman who was born and raised in Nova Scotia.  Jamie earned a Master of Social Work from Memorial University…

Nina Nyalowo, MSW, RSW

Therapist & Registered Social Worker

Practicing in: Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, Alberta

Nina Nyalowo (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker who practices from person-centred, anti-oppressive, anti-racist, strength-based, harm reduction, and trauma informed perspectives…

Phoenix Hourie, BSW, RSW

Therapist and Registered Social Worker

Practicing in: Saskatchewan, Manitoba

Phoenix Hourie (they/he) is a two spirit, non binary, Red River Métis counsellor and Registered Social Worker. They are from Winnipeg, Manitoba and earned their Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba…

Steven Nero, BA, MSW, RSW

Therapist, Registered Social Worker

Practicing in: Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Steven Nero (he/him) is a Registered Social Worker born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Steven enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds with his primary areas of focus…

Susie Forsyth, MSW, RSW

Therapist and Registered Social Worker

Practicing in: Alberta

Susie Forsyth (they/them) is a transgender, non-binary, queer, and neurodivergent therapist living and working on Treaty 7 territory in so-called Calgary, Alberta.

Our Peer Support Services

Available Across Canada

Peer support is a supportive relationship between people with common lived experiences. Your peer supporter can offer…

Administrative Staff

Paula Bogdan

Administrative Assistant

Paula Bogdan is a white trans woman living on Treaty 4 territory in Regina. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English from the University of Regina in 2020 and began her administrative career the same year…