About
Dr. Ahou Line
I am a mental health therapist, author, speaker, consultant, and former graduate professor with almost a decade of experience specializing in parent engagement and play therapy.
Over 55 Presentations (Including 4 Keynotes)
Over 200 Clients Served
15 Courses Developed and Taught
I work with practicing clinicians, healthcare organizations, and academic institutions who want to strengthen the way they engage families.
LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor
RPT-S™
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
CSC
Certified School Counselor
NCC
Nationally Certified Counselor
CCPT-S
Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist Supervisor
Personal Story
In addition to the counseling services I provide at the private practice I co-founded in Dallas, my expertise lies in working directly with parents. I have written extensively on this topic including several peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters that train counselors, educators, and counselors in training how to effectively support parents and Middle Eastern children and families. Additionally, I was selected through Psychology Today to author a blog titled “Nobody Knows What They are Doing” where I offer real-world insights into parenting from the perspective of a former “child expert humbled by parenthood”.
Professional Background
I recently authored a textbook with Routledge titled Working with Parents: A Resource Guide for Play Therapists- a practical, real-world guide for clinicians who want to deepen their work with caregivers and build stronger parent-therapists partnerships (which is now avaialble for preorder).
As an international speaker and consultant, I have been invited to present at local, national, and international conferences, as well as at schools, parent events, and corporate settings. Whether working with mental health professionals, educators, or parents directly, I bring a practical, compassionate, and research-informed approach to every conversation. I’m passionate about helping organizations and professionals create more parent-inclusive practices that lead to real, lasting change for children and families.
Speaking/Media Highlights
Alcuin School
NBCC Write Up
NBCC Write up: Immigrants
