Who is James Dobson?
James Dobson, PhD, is a licensed psychologist, marriage counselor, and family counselor in California and Colorado. He previously served as associate clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Southern California as well as a staffer at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Dobson has written 36 books, created three film series based on his radio show, and has actively participated in the publishing efforts of the organization he founded. In addition, he is outspoken when it comes to conservative politics. He received commendation from President Carter in 1980 for his work on a families task force; President Reagan appointed him to a juvenile justice commission in the 80s; he consulted with President George H.W. Bush on the family in the early 90s; and most recently he endorsed John McCain in 2008 after criticizing then-candidate Barack Obama.
