Companion Animal Behavior consists of a team of professional, Masters level counselors with specialized training in animal behavior. Our counselors have graduate degrees in psychology or related fields and have personally been trained in animal behavior counseling by Yody Blass, M.A. We are members of the American Counseling Association, the Animal Behavior Society, and Psychologists for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Pamela Uncles, M.Ed.

Pamela received her Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Her previous experience includes adult training in educational programs as well as work in clinical settings. Pamela is also an advocate for wildlife preservation and animal welfare. She lives in Chantilly, Virginia, and her family includes a rescued Golden Retriever named Jesse and rescued mixed breed named Lady. Pamela has been with Companion Animal Behavior since 1999 and has helped many pet owners in the metropolitan D.C. area resolve their pets problems and create happy home environments.




Autumn Lampinen, M.A./Ed.S.

Autumn Lampinen received her Masters degree in
Education from the University of Florida with a specialization in mental health counseling.  Her focus has been counseling and crisis intervention, and she is now applying her skills to the field of animal behavior.   She has been around a variety of animals all her life, having grown up on a farm.  Autumn lives in Arlington, Virginia and enjoys spending time with her two cats.