- 30 years experience
- Client-centered focus
- Works with adults
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life changes. He works with individuals dealing with grief, addictions, parenting strain, ADHD, and a range of intimacy and self-esteem concerns. Dr. Netland practices in Oregon and brings three decades of clinical experience to sessions.
He trained through multiple college and university settings and completed a doctorate in clinical psychology. His background includes clinical roles in a state hospital, county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and private practice settings. He has also provided services through Employee Assistance Programs.
Dr. Netland describes therapy as a way to learn more about yourself and the relationships that matter to you. He combines teaching, thoughtful analysis, and practical exercises to help people make changes where they have control. Sessions tend to focus on identifying goals and building skills that support everyday life.
His approach draws from client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas. That mix lets him tailor sessions to a person’s needs, using skill-building, reflection, and short-term problem work when appropriate. He aims to be flexible and culturally sensitive in the work.
Dr. Netland prefers to work with individuals in their late teens and older. He recognizes that examining thoughts, moods, and behaviors can be difficult, and he attends to the obstacles that come up during change. His practice credential is OR Psychologist 3296.
He trained through multiple college and university settings and completed a doctorate in clinical psychology. His background includes clinical roles in a state hospital, county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and private practice settings. He has also provided services through Employee Assistance Programs.
Dr. Netland describes therapy as a way to learn more about yourself and the relationships that matter to you. He combines teaching, thoughtful analysis, and practical exercises to help people make changes where they have control. Sessions tend to focus on identifying goals and building skills that support everyday life.
His approach draws from client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas. That mix lets him tailor sessions to a person’s needs, using skill-building, reflection, and short-term problem work when appropriate. He aims to be flexible and culturally sensitive in the work.
Dr. Netland prefers to work with individuals in their late teens and older. He recognizes that examining thoughts, moods, and behaviors can be difficult, and he attends to the obstacles that come up during change. His practice credential is OR Psychologist 3296.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and perspective, offering a respectful, listening-based space to sort through feelings and decisions. It helps when someone needs understanding and support to clarify what matters most to them.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lessen reactivity and improve awareness of mood and body. This approach often pairs well with skill work for stress and emotional regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods over time in a collaborative way.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into a busy day. Some formats may be shorter check-ins, others may leave out video to reduce bandwidth needs, and sessions can be arranged to suit quieter times or breaks in a workday. Ask about current session options when you set up an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
Sessions mix client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused techniques, plus psychodynamic and mindfulness perspectives when helpful.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience working across hospitals, correctional settings, nursing homes, private psychiatric care, and private practice.
What credential and location are listed for this clinician?
The listed credential is OR Psychologist 3296 and practice location is Oregon.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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