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Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland, OR Psychologist 3296
Oregon
Oregon psychologist - stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused skills
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland is an Oregon psychologist with 30 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related struggles.
Netland sees counseling as a practical way to learn about thoughts, moods, and behaviors and make changes within areas a person can control. He describes his role as teacher, analyst, and facilitator who helps people set goals and practice different ways of responding to problems.
His background includes clinical work 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. That range of settings shaped his approach to common life and relationship problems.
He uses a mix of methods including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, psychodynamic thinking, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness. Sessions often include skill-building exercises, thought and behavior experiments, and discussions about patterns that get in the way of change.
Netland prefers working with individuals in their late teens and older. He pays attention to cultural factors and life context when choosing strategies. People who want straightforward, structured work on thinking habits, coping, relationships, or day-to-day functioning will find his sessions focused on learning and practical steps.
To begin, a brief intake and discussion of goals guide which combination of approaches will be used. From there he aims to help people test small changes, track what works, and adjust plans as progress is made.
Approaches used and online therapy options
Dr. Netland frequently draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT-style work focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors, trying brief experiments, and practicing skills that reduce distress or improve functioning. He also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening and responding to the person in front of him. This approach supports clearer goals and helps shape interventions that fit the individual's concerns. Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which mix of CBT, client-centered techniques, or mindfulness best matches their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can be revisited as progress is tracked. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone use audio-only when video is not desirable or choose a longer block when more time is helpful. Ask about available formats when you sign up so sessions fit into everyday life and practical constraints.Areas of expertise
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused work to teach skills and explore patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience across settings such as a state hospital, county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is listed as OR Psychologist 3296 and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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