Functional Behavior Assessments of Pennsylvania

Practical, Compassionate Answers

Our Mission & Our Team

The team at FBA of PA focuses on the completion of functional behavior assessments
and other behavior monitoring programs for children and adolescents struggling with
behavior that restricts their access to an age-appropriate education or to community
activities. FBA of PA can manage large case loads, remain impartial, and
collaborate effectively with parents and schools. FBA of PA addresses these barriers,
giving the family an evaluation of the problematic behavior (s) to help the child and
everyone involved in the child's life.

With literally decades of experience, the highly skilled team at FBA of PA aspires to
the highest ethical and quality evaluations.

We are proud to introduce the highly experienced FBA of PA team to you! Please
inquire as to our experience, motivation, and ethics.

Matthew Shollenberger, Ph.D.
With three decades of experience, much of Dr. Shollenberger's
knowledge is in assessing and treating children and
adolescents in family and school settings. He is Board Certified
and Licensed in the State of Pennsylvania. In addition, he has
extensive evaluation abilities, nearly two decades of court
experience, and expert clinical skills. Dr. Shollenberger has a
Ph.D. from Virginia Tech, and a Master's and Bachelor's from
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He has taught
undergraduate and graduate courses for 16 years part time. He
has worked in or with practically every school in Berks, Chester,
and Lancaster Counties. A native of Berks County, Dr.
Shollenberger strives to complete insightful and swift
assessments, delivering caring and practical solutions.
For more information on Dr. Shollenberger visit the following:
PsychologyToday, ConfidentialCounseling, Berks Area
Psychological Society.

Matthew Mauriello, M.A.
Matthew is a Board Certified Counselor, experienced in
working with children and adolescents with moderate to severe
behavioral impairments. He is expertly trained and vastly
experienced in school-based consultation through years as a
behavior specialist consultant. He frequently writes
psychologically-related and behaviorally-based reports for
sharing with parents, educations, and managed care
companies. He has created, edited and monitored numerous
behavioral treatment plans for children with a variety of
psychiatric diagnoses. Matthew has extensive training in
systematic observation. He also has a thorough understandings
of, and practice with, the administration and interpretation of
common assessment instruments for children and adolescents.
In addition, he is certified by the Bureau of Autism Services to
train other individuals in the implementation of functional
behavior assessments.

Stephanie Carstens, B.A.
Stephanie has worked in clinical settings, focusing on the
behaviors of children and the use of Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT). She has worked at a HeadStart preschool in
Philadelphia which involved functioning closely with children,
teachers, and parents. As part of a research team, she
measured cortisol levels and conducted cognitive and
emotional assessments of the children, and also conducted
parent interviews to gain socioeconomic and familial
perspectives on each child. Stephanie Carstens is pursuing a
doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Chestnut Hill College. She
received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from West
Chester University. As a Chester County native, Ms. Carstens is
grateful to have the opportunity to give her expertise to the
community.

Karen Schutter
Karen has worked in the administration field for the last ten
years; she worked at GSI Commerce in King of Prussia, and
now functions as an administrative and behavioral assistant.
She currently is completing a B.A degree in Psychology at
Penn State University. Her goal is to gain her master in
Secondary School Counseling and continue her work with
children.

FBAofPA.com
Office Locations:
1306 Wilmington Pike
Suite 300
West Chester, PA 19382
&
906 Penn Avenue
Suite 300
Wyomissing, PA 19610

Contact:
484.459.6423