Therapist profile
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland, OR Psychologist 3296
Oregon psychologist - family and parenting focus
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- CBT and client-centered
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland is an Oregon psychologist with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults and late teens on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, trauma, and ADHD.
Netland approaches therapy as a practical process for understanding oneself and relationships. He uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral skills, psychodynamic reflection, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. He describes his role as teacher, analyst, and facilitator rather than as an authority figure.
Across his career he has provided services in a variety of settings. These have included a state hospital, county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, employee assistance programs, and private practice. That range informs how he tailors conversations about mood, behavior, and relationship patterns.
Sessions focus on learning concrete skills and gaining perspective. He helps people notice thinking and behavior patterns, develop coping strategies, and try small changes that fit their life. He also works on communication problems, commitment concerns, codependency, and blended family stress.
Netland often combines short-term skill building with deeper examination of meanings and patterns. He pays attention to how past relationships shape current reactions. The aim is clearer thinking, better problem solving, and more manageable day-to-day functioning.
He works in English and practices in Oregon as OR Psychologist 3296. People who want to begin are asked to use the site's booking flow to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Netland often uses cognitive-behavioral and client-centered methods, and he draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Client-centered work involves listening closely to a person's concerns and building practical next steps together. Psychodynamic reflection looks at recurring relationship patterns and how past experiences shape present reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together the therapist and client check progress and adjust methods if needed so sessions stay relevant to daily life.
Confirm current online session options before booking, since this profile does not list specific formats. In general, online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support steady skill practice between sessions and help maintain momentum while juggling family or work responsibilities.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, trauma, ADHD and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral skills, psychodynamic reflection, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience across hospitals, jails, nursing homes, private psychiatric care, employee assistance programs, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He practices in Oregon as OR Psychologist 3296.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site's scheduling flow; the profile does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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