As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Mindfulness-based care
Skill building focus
Adults and older teens
About Leslie
Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland welcomes people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, mood shifts, relationship strains, addiction, grief, and similar life challenges. He works with individuals in their late teens and older. He aims to help people understand themselves better and make practical changes in the areas they can control.
Netland takes a straightforward, down-to-earth approach. He blends mindfulness-based practices with client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral ideas. He also draws on psychodynamic thinking and solution-focused techniques when those perspectives fit a person's needs. Sessions focus on building skills, noticing patterns, and testing small changes in everyday life.
Across a 30-year career, Netland has worked in many settings including a state hospital, county jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and private practices. He has also provided services through employee assistance programs. This range of experience informs how he adapts methods to each person's situation.
In therapy he describes his role as teacher, analyst, and facilitator. Expect guided reflection, practical exercises, and attention to relationship dynamics that affect mood and behavior. He pays attention to cultural differences and life context when choosing tools.
Netland holds the Oregon psychologist credential OR Psychologist 3296 and practices in Oregon. He conducts sessions in English and concentrates on helping people work through symptoms and life transitions with clear, skill-based steps.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Mindfulness Therapy focuses on bringing gentle attention to thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. It helps people manage anxiety, stress, and emotional reactivity by practicing moment-to-moment awareness and simple grounding exercises.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy. The therapist offers a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through concerns and arrive at their own insights and choices.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Decisions about focus and techniques are made collaboratively and can shift as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use practices and worksheets between meetings so learning continues during the week.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, intimacy, parenting, and career stress.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of mindfulness practices, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused steps to build skills and awareness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience across settings including hospitals, jails, nursing homes, private psychiatric care, and private practices.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds the Oregon credential OR Psychologist 3296 and practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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