Military & Veterans Connection Initiative Staff
Military & Veterans Connection Initiative
Scott LeBleu, LPC
Project Director
slebleu@acadianafamilytree.org
Scott LeBleu is a Licensed Professional Counselor with The Family Tree. He is also the Choices Program Manager. He graduated from the 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.
Amber Savoy
Program Coordinator
Amber has been part of The Family Tree since 2019, beginning her journey in direct services to families in the community before growing into a multifaceted role supporting the organization’s leadership, operations, and community engagement. She enjoys bringing organization, creativity, and a little humor to every project, finding ways to connect people with The Family Tree’s mission and turn big ideas into meaningful impact for the individuals and families served.
Outside of work, Amber enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters. Whether she’s reading a good book, working in the garden, or simply enjoying the outdoors, she appreciates life’s simple moments. She believes that strong families build strong communities and is proud to be part of an organization working to make that belief a reality.
Jonathan Pellegrin
Peer Support Coordinator
jpellegrin@acadianafamilytree.org
Jonathan is originally from Ponchatoula, LA but has called Lafayette home for over 20 years. He graduated from The University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the field of Criminal Justice in 2017, which fueled his passion for Community Service. Jonathan is a proud United States Marine veteran and a father to three beautiful children Aurora, Winnie, and his son “Chip.” He looks forward to serving his community and presenting the many programs that The Family Tree provides. He is also a member of numerous local, regional, and national coalitions supporting Acadiana.
Jonathan enjoys attending brunch with his wife Courtney, working out, and collecting sneakers.