- Client-centered care
- Practical skill building
- Mindfulness informed
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. He works with individuals in their late teens and older who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction concerns, codependency, and eating or mood challenges. He practices in Oregon and brings three decades of clinical experience to sessions.
Les earned a doctorate in clinical psychology after years of study at parochial colleges, Big Ten and state universities, and a professional school. His background includes clinical roles in a state hospital, county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and several private practices. He has also provided services through Employee Assistance Programs.
In sessions, he treats counseling as a hands-on process of learning about yourself and relationships. He combines listening with practical teaching, analysis, and skill-building. Conversations focus on thoughts, moods, and behaviors people can change where they have responsibility.
Les uses a flexible mix of approaches including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused skills. He adapts methods to a person’s goals and cultural background rather than following a single method.
People can expect straightforward guidance, gentle challenge when needed, and tools to practice between meetings. He pays attention to obstacles that come up when someone tries to change, and offers perspectives drawn from many years in varied clinical settings.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting a person's own goals. It helps when someone needs steady support to explore feelings, identity, or relationship questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through specific exercises and practice. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns like codependency that involve recurring thoughts and habits. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention to the present moment to reduce reactivity and build awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily cues; this can help with stress, impulse control, and mood regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Therapy is framed as a collaborative process where choices about methods are revisited as needs change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and let people fit sessions into busy weeks. It can also allow shorter check-ins or work around travel and family commitments. Talk with the therapist about how to shape sessions so they match daily life and the kind of practice that will be most useful.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and mood concerns, codependency, ADHD, and related struggles.
What is the general therapy style in sessions?
Sessions mix listening with practical teaching and skill practice. The focus is on thoughts, moods, behaviors, and relationship patterns that clients can change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience from work in hospitals, jails, nursing homes, private psychiatric care, and multiple private practices.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is listed as OR Psychologist 3296 and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with this therapist?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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