Lisa LeBon, LCSW

10/21/2026

Survivors are often expected to provide the “perfect victim” story before people believe them.

But trauma doesn't always produce a neat timeline.

You don't need to have responded perfectly to deserve compassion.

The abusive behavior was not your fault.

The Hotline explicitly states that survivors are never to blame for the abusive actions of another person.

***If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. 💜
You don’t have to be ready to leave or know exactly what to do to reach out for support. Sometimes the first step is simply talking to someone who understands.
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)�💬 Text: START to 88788�🌐 thehotline.org�🚨 Immediate danger: Call 911
***

09/27/2026

I think one of the hardest things about being human is how easily something that is already over can keep happening inside you.

Someone hurt you years ago, but on the wrong night, you can still hear exactly what they said. You can still remember where you were standing. You can still feel that awful drop in your stomach. The moment ended. Everyone went home. Life moved on. But some part of you stayed there.

And then there is the future.

God, the amount of pain I have felt over things that never even happened. Conversations I rehearsed. People I imagined losing. Endings I prepared myself for because I thought expecting the worst would somehow make it hurt less if it came.
It didn't make me safer.

It just made me suffer early.

I am slowly realizing that I cannot keep asking today to pay for what yesterday did to me. And I cannot keep ruining beautiful moments because I am terrified they won't last.

Some things in my past still hurt when I touch them. Some things about my future still scare me when I think too long about them. Maybe they always will.

But I don't want to spend this one life constantly looking over my shoulder or nervously around the corner.

I want to be here. Even if here is uncertain. Even if here doesn't come with guarantees. Because I have already lost enough time to things that happened.
I don't want to lose any more to things that haven't.

09/24/2026

It often feels like we live in a world where cruelty-based criticism is sport.

09/20/2026

An exercise to boost self-esteem: Reparenting

The goal of this exercise is to update a painful memory so that it’s not undermining us and hurting our relationships, says psychologist Marisa Franco. You can do this exercise on your own, but you may want to try it with a friend. Or if you have deep trauma or a mental health diagnosis, do this with a therapist.

Click on the comment below for a link to print this worksheet out, or take a screen grab of this worksheet and fill it out.

09/04/2026

I love working with this amazing group of compassionate folks. Divorce can be such a traumatizing event if not worked through thoughtfully, and this group helps families do just that.

08/25/2026

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08/18/2026

07/30/2026

Join us for an important interdisciplinary discussion on coercive control in family court and how court processes can unintentionally create opportunities for abusive dynamics to continue after separation.

Our panel brings together the perspectives of a professor, a family law attorney, and a parent coordinator to explore how coercive control can appear differently across disciplines—and why recognizing these patterns is essential for professionals working with families.

Participants will learn to:
• Describe the relationship between coercive control and domestic violence, including how these patterns may persist after separation.
• Identify how family court procedures and litigation can unintentionally reinforce coercive control from the perspective of family law practice.

Whether you're a judge, hearing officer, attorney, parent coordinator, social worker, or mental health professional, this program will provide practical insights that can strengthen decision-making and improve outcomes for families navigating high-conflict cases.

We hope you'll join us for this timely and thought-provoking conversation.

https://www.afcc-la.org/event-info/recognizing-coercive-control-in-family-law

07/21/2026

Have you been hearing more about Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) but aren't quite sure what it is—or whether it's a good fit for your practice?

I'd love to help.

On August 7th, I'll be hosting a casual online Q&A where you can ask anything about ART. Whether you're wondering how it works, what training is like, which clients it can help, or how I use it in my own practice, this is a chance to get your questions answered in a relaxed, no-pressure setting.

I've been using ART for several years now, and it has become one of the most valuable tools in my therapy toolbox. I've seen it help clients move through trauma, anxiety, grief, phobias, relationship wounds, and so much more. While there are many excellent therapy approaches, ART has given me a level of flexibility and effectiveness that continues to amaze me.

If you've been ART-curious, I'd love for you to join us. Bring your questions—and your curiosity!

RSVP here for the link: https://www.lisalebonlcsw.com/events-1/art-info-session-2026-08-07-08-00

Next training is in Pineville, LA on Sept 18-20 for 21 CEUs.