Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland , OR Psychologist 3296

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland brings thirty years of clinical and administrative experience gained across a wide range of care settings. He completed four years at parochial colleges, four years at Big Ten and state universities, and four years at a professional school where he earned his doctorate in clinical psychology, and he has worked in a State hospital, a County jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and several private practices. He has also managed contracts and provided services through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

His counseling framework draws on client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, psychodynamic, solution-focused, existential, and faith-based orientations, allowing him to tailor interventions to each person he sees. While he began as a generalist serving all ages and families, he now prefers working with individuals in their late teens and older. He views therapy as a process of learning about oneself and one’s relationships and making changes in areas where a person has control and responsibility.

In sessions he functions as teacher, analyst, and facilitator, attentive to the challenges that arise when examining thoughts, moods, and behaviors. From a breadth of experience he offers perspective and practical skill-building techniques, delivered in a flexible and culturally sensitive manner. He holds OR Psychologist 3296, which denotes an Oregon psychologist license number 3296.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy into his online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their feelings and values and is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thinking and behavior with practical techniques to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related challenges. Mindfulness therapy can also be used to increase present-moment awareness and coping with stress and emotional reactivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Netland collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process guides how sessions are structured and which techniques are emphasized.

Online therapy with Dr. Netland is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling more flexible and reduce travel time. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care across different formats, making it easier for people to access ongoing support that fits their daily life.