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The DBT Team
DR. GRACE CHO
Founder & CEODr. Grace Cho is the Founder and CEO of Dr. Cho Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Inc. Dr. Cho received her Ph.D. from UCLA in Special Education with an emphasis on Autism. She founded ABT in April 2015, in order to help children with autism, develop independent lives, improving their social and functional communication skills, so that they can interact effectively with their peers and adults. Prior to this, she worked as BCBA-D for Alexandria City Public Schools. She supervised classroom teachers of children with autism, training them in ABA intervention techniques, to improve these children’s behavior and performance at their schools. Dr. Cho is also Adjunct Professor at George Mason University (GMU), where she teaches graduate students in ABA. In 2006, Dr. Cho established a board-approved ABA graduate program at Nam Seoul University (NSU) in Korea, the first program of its kind in Asia. She served at NSU as Chief Professor of the graduate ABA department, teaching graduate students and supervising other professors. She also served as the Director of the Behavioral Therapy Clinic at NSU.
KIMBERLY A. ROJAS
Clinical Director Kimberly A. Rojas is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Virginia and North Carolina. Kimberly earned her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) from Western Connecticut State University. Kimberly developed a passion for ABA in 2014 while working as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) providing 1:1 home-based ABA therapy. She understood the positive impact ABA can have on her patients’ lives and decided to become a BCBA. She has worked with children and adolescents ranging from 2-18 years of age. Her experience in ABA is very diverse, including clinical, home, school, and community-based settings. Kimberly is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish. She specializes in teaching social skills and independent living skills. More recently, she served a two-year term as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).
SERENA BURGESS
Clinical SupervisorSerena Burgess is a dedicated Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Virginia, with additional credentials as a Qualified Autism Service Practitioner - Supervisor (QASP-S) and Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP). With a solid academic foundation, having earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise and her Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis from Capella University, Serena has developed a strong expertise in designing and implementing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) interventions. Since 2020, she has worked with children and adolescents aged 2 to 18, specializing in developmental disabilities, particularly Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Her work focuses on enhancing communication skills, promoting social interaction, and teaching daily living skills to foster independence.
MARY SENATO
Clinical SupervisorMary graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Science in Social Science from Central Washington University in 2018. After graduating, she decided to join the field of ABA. She returned to school and received her Master of Arts in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism from Ball State University in 2020. Mary has diverse experience working within schools, clinics, homes, and community settings. Mary values cultivating fun and creative learning experiences for her clients, collaborating with families and other providers, and strives to empower her learners by remaining culturally relevant in all forms of teaching.
Sonya Brooks
Office ManagerSonya Brooks is our Office Manager and brings years of office support and human resources experience. She specializes in staff supervision, recruitment, payroll processes and other various HR functions. Sonya is responsible for directing the administrative functions of Dr. Cho Behavioral Therapy and providing strategic advice to our employees. Sonya has a passion for helping others and understands the sensitive needs of our clients and employees, enabling her to streamline the office processes seamlessly and effortlessly. She is an integral part of the DBT family and is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Vanessa Guevarra
Assistant Office Manger &
Insurance CoordinatorVanessa Guevara is our Assistant Office Manager & Insurance Coordinator. Vanessa has been part of our team since 2019. Vanessa is conscientious in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to help our team & clients. Vanessa is responsible for working closely with insurance companies and connecting clients with our team of BCBAs. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys taking her son to outdoor parks and museums.