About Me

Dr. Charles Sophy has dedicated his life to the physical and mental well-being of children and families from all walks of life.

He is board certified in three clinical specialties: Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Family Practice. He currently serves as the Medical Director for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the nation’s largest Foster Care Operation. As Medical Director, Dr. Sophy is responsible for directing the physical and mental health, as well as ensuring the safety, of over 40,000 foster care children.

In addition to his county position, Dr. Sophy maintains a private practice in Los Angeles and is a clinical instructor at the University of California, Los Angeles Neuro-Psychiatric Institute. The remainder of his time is spent lecturing across the country to various healthcare professionals, medical students, social workers and parents.

Dr. Sophy is a frequent guest on PBS’ “A Place Of Our Own” and has appeared on Fox News Channel’s “The Big Story.” He has been quoted nationally in The LA Times, The Washington Post, USA Today and The Chicago Tribune. He has been both interviewed and published in major magazines, including “Parents,” “Men’s Health,” “Family Circle” and “Redbook”.

Over the last several years, Dr. Sophy’s Internet following has grown rapidly through his website www.drsophy.com, where he offers a fresh perspective on parenting. He can be viewed on videojug.com as their Child Mental Health expert. Dr. Sophy also contributes regularly to several other parenting websites: divorceddads.com, brainychild.com, yourparenting.com and interactivedad.com.