Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland
Experienced psychologist blending practical skills and insight
OR Psychologist 3296 Oregon
- Experience
- 30 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland brings three decades of clinical experience to work with adults and older teens facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship strains, and identity-related issues such as LGBT matters.
Background and approach
He typically sees clients who want practical skills and thoughtful reflection to manage mood, improve relationships, and navigate significant life transitions. Netland’s training culminated in a doctorate in clinical psychology and a career that spans state hospitals, county jails, nursing homes, personal psychiatric care, employee assistance programs, and independent practice.
That varied background informs a flexible, culturally aware way of working that blends teaching, analysis, and facilitation to help clients meet their goals. He identifies primarily as a therapist for individuals in their late teens and older, drawing on methods that focus on thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and deeper life themes.
Clients can expect an approach that emphasizes self-understanding and skill building. Dr.
Netland combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychodynamic perspective, offering tailored strategies to address emotions, patterns, and practical problems while respecting each person’s values and experience. He holds Oregon licensure as OR Psychologist 3296.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Netland commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and client-centered methods in his online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical strategies to change them, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their values and goals while the therapist supports self-directed growth.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he treats this as a collaborative decision. He works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts methods over time so therapy remains responsive and practical for the individual.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult to arrange. Licensed professionals can combine online formats with CBT and client-centered techniques to tailor pacing, homework, and skill practice to each client’s circumstances.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Oregon
Languages
English