Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland, OR Psychologist 3296

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland brings 30 years of clinical experience to his practice in Oregon. His academic background includes four years at parochial colleges, four years at Big Ten and state universities, and four years at a professional school where he earned a doctorate in clinical psychology. He is a licensed psychologist in Oregon - OR Psychologist 3296. Over the course of his career he has gained both administrative and primarily clinical experience in a wide variety of settings, including a state hospital, 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).

Dr. Netland frames his counseling work with a blend of client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, psychodynamic, solution-focused, existential, and faith-based orientations. Early in his career he worked as a generalist with clients of all ages and with families; he now prefers to work with individuals in their late teens and older. He views counseling as a process of learning more about oneself and one’s relationships and of making changes in areas where a person has control or responsibility. In sessions he functions as teacher, analyst, and facilitator, offering perspective and practical skill-building techniques tailored to each client.

He is attentive to the challenges that arise when examining thoughts, moods, and behaviors during personal and relational growth. Drawing on a breadth of experience, he applies a flexible and culturally sensitive approach to help clients work toward their goals.

Integrating Client-Centered Care and CBT Online

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective and strengths, creating space for individuals to explore their values, emotions, and goals with a nonjudgmental guide. It helps with personal growth, relationship concerns, and decisions that benefit from deeper self-understanding.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill building. It is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it targets specific patterns that maintain distress.

Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can support clients coping with stress, anxiety, and rumination by teaching ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Netland will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone, and options for live chat or text-based messaging make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats support consistent engagement and allow therapists and clients to use the approaches above in ways that match the client’s life and needs.