Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland, OR Psychologist 3296

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland helps people facing tough midlife shifts and other major life stresses. He sees individuals in their late teens and older who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, grief, or changes in career and identity. His tone is practical and direct, focused on understanding what matters to each person and finding steps that actually change day-to-day life.

Netland trained broadly, earning a doctorate in clinical psychology after undergraduate and professional studies. Over a 30-year career he has worked in state hospitals, county jails, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and in private practice. He has also provided services through employee assistance programs and managed related contracts.

In sessions he balances listening with teaching. He uses client-centered ways of working to follow what matters most to the person. He also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to change thinking and behavior patterns that feed distress.

He adds psychodynamic perspective to help people understand long-standing patterns that repeat across relationships. Solution-focused strategies are used to set clear goals and build immediate skills. Mindfulness practices are offered when they can help reduce worry and reactivity.

Dr. Netland describes his role as teacher, analyst, and facilitator. He aims to help people learn about themselves, strengthen relationships, and make changes where they have control. His approach is flexible and culturally aware, adapting techniques to fit each person’s life and goals.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding a person's priorities and values, offering a respectful space to talk and reflect. It helps people clarify what they want to change and guides the direction of the work. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions, using practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person's pace, and adjust as progress is made. Together they’ll pick strategies that feel useful and realistic for everyday life.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It also makes it possible to use worksheets, thought records, and brief exercises during or after sessions to reinforce learning and track progress.