- 30 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Focus on men's wellbeing
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland works with people seeking clearer direction and steadier emotions. He helps individuals, typically in their late teens and older, who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, or questions about identity and intimacy. Leslie writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person.
He trained for a doctorate in clinical psychology and brings 30 years of clinical experience. That experience includes time in a state hospital, a county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, Employee Assistance Programs, and private practice settings. His background spans administrative and hands-on clinical roles.
Les uses a mix of ways to approach problems. He draws on client-centered work to follow what the person needs. He also uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and build different habits. Psychodynamic and solution-focused viewpoints are part of his toolkit as well.
Sessions are practical and geared toward real change. He treats therapy as learning about yourself and the relationships you care about. He aims to teach skills, offer new perspectives, and help people take steps they can manage.
He is attentive to culture and life context when planning care. People can expect straightforward feedback, skill building, and a pace that fits their readiness to try new approaches.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's priorities and building a collaborative relationship. It helps people feel heard and guides the work toward what matters most to them.Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to shift them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many habit-related concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily life, then suggest which methods to try. That choice is a shared decision and can change as sessions reveal what helps most.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins between obligations, and let people use approaches like skill practice, thought records, and mindfulness exercises alongside video or phone conversations. If you need to know which session formats are available, confirm the current options before booking so you can choose what fits your schedule and needs.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related topics such as parenting, career, and self-esteem.
What is his general therapy style?
His style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused methods, plus psychodynamic perspectives when helpful.
How long has he practiced?
He has 30 years of clinical experience across hospitals, nursing homes, corrections, Employee Assistance Programs, and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as OR Psychologist 3296 and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not take international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.