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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 GMU, George Mason University, where she teaches graduate students in ABA. In 2006, Dr. Cho established a board-approved ABA graduate program at NSU, Nam Seoul University 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 was also the Director of the Behavioral Therapy Clinic at NSU. Click the button below to watch her interview with Voice of America on autism and children.
KIMBERLY A. ROJAS
Clinical DirectorKimberly A. Rojas is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) in Virginia and North Carolina. Kimberly earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University and 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.
SERENA BURGESS
QASP-S, QMHPSerena is a Qualified Autism Service Practitioner - Supervisor (QASP-S), Qualified Mental Health Practitioner (QMHP), and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). Serena earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology from The University of Virginia's College at Wise. Serena received her Master Of Science in ABA from Capella University in October of 2022 and will sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Exam. Serena first began working in the field in 2016. She has provided one on one home-based therapy with clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds and many disabilities. She has worked with children and adolescents ranging from 2-17 years old. Serena continues to work in the field of ABA, as she realizes the positive impact she has made in these people’s lives. She looks forward to many more rewarding years working with clients and their families. Just seeing the smile on her client’s face during an ABA session lights up her day!
The DBT Office Personnel
SONYA BROOKS
Office ManagerSonya Brooks is our Office Manager and brings over 15 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 approximately 30 employees. Sonya has a passion for helping others and understands the sensitive needs of our clients and employees, enabling her to streamline office processes seamlessly and effortlessly. She is an integral part of the DBT family and is happy to answer any questions you may have.
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VANESSA GUEVARA
Assistant Office ManagerVanessa 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.