Counseling Staff

Breanna Spriggs, LPC-S

Clinical Director

Ms. Breanna graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology in 2007 and her Master of Science degree in Counselor Education in 2009. Breanna has spent her time in the field of counseling working with many people of all ages and backgrounds, in many different settings. Her passion is for empowering marriages and families, promoting active healing for individuals, and supporting children in healthy emotional and behavioral growth and development. She is trained in PCIT (Parent/Child Interaction Therapy), YPT (Youth PTSD Treatment) & EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

Breanna loves to spend her time with her husband, their son and their puppy! They love to do everything from playing video games to playing baseball and running outside. She is also active in the faith community and ministry, in which she enjoys playing music. Overall, she loves using her God-given gifts to encourage and uplift others in whatever way possible.

Lisa LaRochelle, LCSW-BACS
(She, Her, Hers)

Clinician, Director of Early Childhood Services 
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Mrs. Lisa LaRochelle, LCSW-BACS, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. She has been with The Family Tree since August 2005 and is proud to serve as the agency’s Director of Clinical Services. Prior to assuming that position, Lisa has spent the past 11 years serving as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant in a state-wide initiative to increase the quality of child care centers in the state of Louisiana. She also serves as a Reflective Supervisor to mental health consultants in other regions of the state. Lisa enjoys providing counseling to children and families as well as providing clinical supervision to graduate level interns and clinicians.

Lisa received a Bachelor of Arts with a Concentration in Humanities and Social Thought from the Louisiana Scholars’ College in 2002, a Bachelor of Social Work from Northwestern State University in 2003, and a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University in 2005. She earned her social work license in 2009 and is passionate about her work in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health. She is a Pathways certified trainer, a past board member for the Partners in Early Childhood Education Coalition in Lafayette, and is also certified as a Parent-Child Interaction Therapist. Lisa has been happily married to her husband since 2005 and loves spending time with her three beautiful children.

Patrick Bowman, LPC-S, BCPCC

Clinician

Patrick Bowman is a Licensed Professional Counselor – Supervisor, and Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor. He offers individual, couple, and family counseling as well as pastoral and spiritual guidance. Patrick received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Xavier University and a Masters in Applied Psychology from the University of Southwestern Louisiana. He is a graduate of the Harding University School of Biblical Studies program and completed additional graduate courses at the Harding Graduate School of Religion. Patrick has also completed graduate coursework at Cornell University in the area of Human Development and Family Studies.

With over 25 years of counseling, Patrick has worked both as an inpatient and outpatient counselor at several psychiatric and substance abuse facilities. He also served 13 years in a ministerial capacity at a local church, and recently completed 9 years of counseling for Bienvenu Counseling Services.

Currently, Patrick is employed as instructor of psychology at the University of Louisiana and South Louisiana Community College. He has proudly served as a group facilitator for the Nurturing Fathers Best Dads Program at the Family Tree Counseling Center since 2008, and also conducts individual, couple and family counseling at The Family Tree Counseling Center.

Patrick and his wife have been married over 35 years, have 3 adult children, and 3 grandchildren.

Mackenzie Droddy, CSW

Clinician

Mackenzie Droddy is a provisionally licensed social worker who received her Bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2020 and her Masters in social work in 2022 from Louisiana State University. She has experience working with at risk teenage girls in an inpatient setting and working with children. Mackenzie is passionate about advocating for teenagers and the importance of their mental health.

Mackenzie was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and has been living in Lafayette since 2017. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, caring for her dog Max, and watching her favorite TV shows.

Mallory Gothe, PLCP

(She, Her, Hers)

Clinician & QPR/ASIST Instructor
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Mallory is a native of the Acadiana area. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Wellness from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Mallory will complete her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December 2022, and she will become a Licensed Professional Counselor. Mallory has a professional and educational background in counseling, suicide prevention, community outreach, and mental health rehabilitation services within diverse populations.

Mallory loves spending time with her daughter, Ryleigh, and their pit bull (who is just a big baby), Roxie. She also enjoys spending time in nature, listening to music, traveling, and seeking new experiences, and she is always looking for the nearest crawfish boil! Mallory believes that all things begin and end with oneself; she promotes the idea that although we do not always create the problems we face, we can always curate solutions.

Scott LeBleu, LPC

(He, Him)

Clinician
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Scott LeBleu is a Licensed Professional Counselor with The Family Tree. He graduated from University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2004 and a Master of Science in Counselor Education with a concentration in Community Counseling in 2007. He has experience working with at risk youth in the Lafayette Parish School System grades Pre-K through 12th, working with adolescents, adults, and couples in a private practice setting, providing community based mental health services, and working with adults dealing with issues involving acute and chronic mental illness and substance use in an inpatient setting.

Scott is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, TF-CBT, but takes an eclectic approach to treatment drawing on approaches including but not limited to solutions-focused brief therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, and psychoanalysis. Scott enjoys working with adults, couples, and children ages 10+. Scott’s primary interests include grief/adjusting to loss, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and couples.

Scott was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana and has been living in Lafayette since 2001. He is the proud father of a teenage girl. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his partner, cooking for friends and family, engaging in nature based activities, going to festivals, and watching his daughter’s musical performances and soccer games.

Lexi Menard, M.S., PLPC
(She, Her, Hers)

Clinician

“I approach the therapeutic process with genuine acceptance and empathy, molding myself to your specific needs and learning what it’s like to be you! My hope is that, together, you and I will be able to process life’s struggles and discover strategies that will equip you to face those struggles.”

Lexi has experience combining client-centered therapy with creative arts interventions, CBT, and ACT for adolescents, teens, and adults. When working with children, she operates from a nondirective play therapy modality, mixing in directives throughout the process. Lexi is also an Allied therapist and enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ community. She has advanced training in both play therapy and group therapy, as well.

Lexi is a Provisional Licensed Professional Counselor. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University in 2020 and a Master of Science in Counseling from University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2022. She has previous experience working with neurodivergence in children and has been practicing counseling since 2021.

In her free time, Lexi enjoys writing poetry, baking and decorating cookies, and spending time with her puppy, Winnie, at Moncus Park. Though she is from New Iberia, she has found ‘home’ here in Lafayette.

Katherine Wise, LPC

Clinician

Katherine Wise is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2009 and her Master of Science in Counselor Education in 2012, both from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Katherine has almost 10 years of experience in diverse mental health settings, including grief centers, the school system, and private practice, but her “one true love” is Play Therapy. She enjoys working with children as young as 2-years-old up to 18-years-old, using creative modalities to process experiences and teach skills. She is also trained in TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) and CPP (Child-Parent Psychotherapy).

Katherine is married and has two young daughters. She enjoys TV, movies, outdoor music and festivals, and any activity that keeps her a big kid at heart. As a Lafayette native, she is excited to be joining The Family Tree team which has been a vibrant force in this community all her life!

Mary K. Oge

Clinical Intern

Mary Oge’ is an intern, getting her Master of Social Work at Louisiana State University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Studies, with a minor in Psychology, in 2020 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Mary has experience in working with all ages and has worked in various settings such as inpatient behavioral health, bereavement support, and a shelter for women and children in crisis. She is passionate about working with those coping with anxiety, depression, and grief, and working on self-esteem, communication, problem-solving, and coping-skills. Her goal is to make every client feel understood and heard while providing a safe space for goal identification and positive change. Mary’s approach is to identify and understand the needs of the client through motivational interviewing, use of empathy, and applicable therapeutic techniques.

Mary was born and raised in Lafayette and will be with The Family Tree from August until she graduates in May. She enjoys music, tv and movies, traveling, concerts, school, and spending time with family.”

Ashlyn Suchand

Clinical Intern

Ashlyn Suchand is a clinical intern, currently working to obtain her Master of Science in Psychology at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2020 from Louisiana State University. Ashlyn uses a cognitive behavioral approach with some components of acceptance and commitment therapy to address disordered thinking. She enjoys working with children and adolescents using play therapy but has experience working with various age groups. She also has experience working with a diverse range of clients from different backgrounds. 

In Ashlyn’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her partner, and her service dog. She enjoys reading books and doing art to relax. She is excited to have the opportunity to work with members of the community to improve mental health and quality of life in her home state of Louisiana.