Shane LeBlanc, is one of our IOP Counselors and proud alumnus of La Ha since 2020. From the time he was a patient, Shane knew he wanted to return one day to help others find the same healing and freedom he experienced. His journey from client to clinician fuels his passion for walking alongside individuals and families as they navigate recovery. Shane brings experience working in residential treatment and private practice settings, where he has counseled adults, adolescents, and families through issues of addiction, trauma, and mental health. His approach combines professional training with the compassion and insight that come from lived experience.

Shane was a collegiate baseball player until an injury forced him out of the game. Shane then joined the United States Marine Corps. In his 12 years of service, he served three combat tours in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. After the Marine Corps, Shane spent 10 years as a Business Development Executive. His lived experience brings a strong sense of discipline, resilience, and service to his counseling work. Outside of his professional role, he is a devoted father of two children, soon-to-be husband, and proud pet dad to two cats, Toby and Penelope, and his ESA dog, Daisy Mae. Originally from New Orleans, Shane carries his love for all things LSU wherever he goes. In his free time, he enjoys cooking and spending as much time on the golf course as possible.