- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland is an Oregon Psychologist (OR Psychologist 3296) with 30 years of clinical experience. He sees individuals in their late teens and older and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and blended family issues.
Les trained in clinical psychology and has worked in many settings. His background includes a state hospital, a county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and private practice. He has also provided services through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
He describes counseling as a place to learn more about oneself and relationships, and to make changes in areas a person can control. In sessions he acts as a teacher, analyst, and facilitator. That means he helps people identify patterns, try new behaviors, and track progress over time.
His methods draw from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused practices. He mixes approaches to match a person’s goals, offering skills for managing mood, improving communication, and handling change.
Practical concerns he commonly addresses include parenting stress, co-parenting and blended household adjustments, grief, trauma, intimacy issues, and career-related pressure. He also works with ADHD, bipolar mood issues, eating and substance concerns, and attachment or abandonment themes.
People who contact him can expect clear conversations about goals, concrete skill building, and options for addressing difficult patterns. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and use the site's matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s perspective. It helps people clarify values and goals, and can be useful for relationship concerns and self-esteem work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical techniques for managing anxiety, mood, addictive behaviors, and patterns that come up in blended households.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend ways of working together. That discussion is collaborative and may include trying a couple of methods to see what fits best.
Confirm the current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins or longer appointments depending on scheduling needs. Ask about session length and frequency when you complete the matching questionnaire so the schedule fits everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to blended households?
He lists blended family issues along with parenting, co-parenting stress, communication problems, and relationship concerns as areas he works with.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He blends client-centered, cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas to help people learn about themselves and change behaviors.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 30 years of clinical experience across hospitals, correctional settings, nursing homes, psychiatric care, and private practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is listed as OR Psychologist 3296 and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.