- Client-centered methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland is an Oregon psychologist with 30 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, LGBT concerns, parenting questions, and issues tied to family of origin. He commonly sees adults and older teens who want clearer patterns and more effective ways to handle day-to-day problems.
Netland trained in clinical psychology and spent early years working in a wide range of settings. Those include a state hospital, county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and several private practices. He has also provided services through Employee Assistance Programs, and he brings that breadth of experience into sessions.
In practice he uses several approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. Sessions often mix talking through current concerns with practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors. He describes his role as teacher, analyst, and facilitator to help people meet their goals.
Netland prefers to work with individuals in their late teens and older. He pays attention to how family roles, attachment patterns, and earlier experiences still affect present choices. He aims to help people recognize repeating patterns and try different ways of responding.
People can expect a practical focus on skills and insight. Sessions may include exploring past relationship patterns, practicing new communication strategies, and developing coping tools for mood, anxiety, or addiction-related struggles.
How his approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. In online sessions this means the therapist helps people put words to their experience and identify what matters most to them, which can be useful for relationship and family-of-origin concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online work often uses structured conversations, short exercises, and homework to build skills for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Mindfulness therapy brings attention to present-moment experience and usual patterns of reacting. Practicing brief mindfulness exercises during sessions can help reduce reactivity and increase awareness of attachment or family patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and homework so work between meetings remains practical and doable.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, LGBT concerns, parenting questions, and family-related patterns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience across hospitals, jails, nursing homes, private practice, and employee assistance programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as OR Psychologist 3296 and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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