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Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland, Psychologist

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Leslie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Leslie. View 38 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Oregon

Recent reviews

Very easy to talk with

Reviewed November 2024

Great listening! Great experience and advice!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Leslie

  • 30 years' experience
  • Male
  • Psychologist

Stemming from an educational foundation that included four years at parochial colleges, four years at Big Ten and state universities, and four years at a professional school where I earned my doctorate in clinical psychology, I went on to gain administrative, but primarily clinical experience in a range of settings that included a State hospital, County jail, nursing homes, a private psychiatric hospital, and several private practices. In addition, I have managed contracts and provided services through Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

My counseling approach is framed in client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, psychodynamic, solution focused, existential, and faith based orientations. In my early years, I was a generalist working with all ages and families. Currently, my preference is working with individuals in their late teens and older.

I view counseling as basically a process to learn more about oneself and/or relationship(s), and to make changes in those areas of life where one has control and/or responsibility. My role is that of teacher, analyst, and facilitator to help you reach your goals. I am sensitive to the challenges and obstacles that arise in examining one's thoughts, mood, and behaviors in the course of self-learning, personal/relationship growth, and change. From my breath of experience, I offer a range of perspective and skill building techniques through a flexible and culturally sensitive approach.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Anger management Depression Addictions Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Social anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336231042.

  • Psychologist · Oregon · 3296 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

38 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Recommend Understand The best Helpful Helped Professional Great listener Amazing

Very easy to talk with

Reviewed November 2024

Great listening! Great experience and advice!

Reviewed November 2024

Dr. Netland has been exceptionally responsive and he has helped me work through some difficult situations to find clarity and a path through.

Reviewed July 2024

He rules and I am grateful for him. Very helpful, professional, and kind.

Reviewed June 2024

Very understanding and excellent

Reviewed April 2024

I appreciate his compassionate and nonjudgmental advice,

Reviewed March 2024

I'm very happy with the match. Dr. Netland has a very professional and calm demeanor and always asks the right questions. He's very good at listening and asking follow-up questions to better understand what I mean. I'm very pleased.

Reviewed March 2024

His advice and expertise and 100% spot on! He listens and can relate to what I am saying and offers suggestions and possible solutions or different ways to view things. I have gotten so much help with Dr. Netland that I never received through years of counseling. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone!

Reviewed March 2022

Dr Netland is one of the BEST counselors in the industry. He approach and philosophy worked well for me. He actively listens and is very compassionate. Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed June 2021

I really enjoy my sessions with Dr. Netland.

Reviewed June 2021

Dr. Netland listens, is compassionate and combines strategies with biblical principals. He is wise.

Reviewed April 2021

Dr. Netland is a good listener and I appreciate his wise input. I am thankful for our weekly meetings together.

Reviewed January 2021

Dr. Netland bends over backwards to try and get me in sessions, and I deeply appreciate it. Most of my concerns may be petty, or I may not have much to report, but he will still take time out of his off time to accommodate me and my crazy schedule. If I could meet Les in person for coffee, I would. He deserves it.

Reviewed March 2023

Great listener, experienced and gives practical advice. Highly recommend

Reviewed December 2022

Dr. Netland has been the most thoughtful and mindful therapist ever. His abilities to create awareness of your situations are nothing short of exceptional. He has helped me understand my self-inflicted traumas through drug abuse, relationships, and self-confidence. I hope to work with him in the future. Thanks, Dr. Neo

Reviewed November 2022

He is so responsive and caring, always ask what I need to address and never pressures me. It is the support I need. Thank you.

Reviewed November 2022

He is a great listener. He never interrupts you or tries to twist your words. If you use a phrase that he doesn’t know he asks you to explain it so he can filling understand it. Then he tries hard to use words and explanations that you understand verses technical terms which most people don’t know.

Reviewed August 2022

Dr. Netlands expertise and ability to deconstruct emotions yona core thought had proven instrumental in my self care routines. His availability, timeliness, and adaptability are exceptional. He has a thorough grasp on what my conditions are, how I want to approach them, and strategies for going about dealing with them. If I knew anyone in need of therapy with my approximate history, I'd prefer them to Dr. Netland by name.

Reviewed July 2022

Dr. Netland is incredible. I've never done therapy before, and he made it super comfortable for me to start up and continue with it. He's an amazing good listener and teacher. He's taught me how to handle certain situations differently or better than I would have before. He really takes the time to listen and asks a lot of questions to get the full picture and to understand. It's been an honor to have him as my first therapist ever, and I think many others would benefit from having him as their therapist just like I have.

Reviewed June 2022

Dr. Netland really listens, he reflects back what he's heard for confirmation, he offers insights and suggestions, and gently encourages your consideration of new paths forward. My time with him has been uplifting and we'll worth the time and investment.

Reviewed June 2022

He is genuinely the best therapist I have ever had. He gives the best feedback and is so helpful in everything. I appreciate Dr. Netland more than anything

Reviewed April 2022

Good listener, I need that now. He’s a genuine guy and really wants to help you figure out what you need. It’s all subjective of course, but I feel he’s the right guy for me. He understands.

Reviewed March 2022

So far, Les has delved very deep into and is now working his therapy magic amidst the extraordinarily complex clockwork that is my mind. He sees every cog of my personality and tries to modify it with me to fit my grand vision of myself. His insight is proving invaluable to my quest to figure out what exactly is wrong with me. I thoroughly enjoy the time we spend together.

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Netland is a great listener and he's caring, while also giving practical advice and insight into situations.

Reviewed March 2022

BetterHelp is good. My employer's EAP provider's service sucks. They never answer the phone. Days later they call. Then it takes many more days until they add appointments to BetterHelp. This time, they did suggest I look in Better help because some people don't get an email informing them of this. And the email never came. Uprise Health is their current name. They keep changing their name because their behavior keeps trashing the name.

Reviewed March 2022

I like Dr. Netlands opening session. He asks questions to build a picture of my life and a base kind of what needs help.

Reviewed March 2022

Dr. Netland is a great psychiatrist he listens very well and he addresses what needs to be addressed and offers the best advice. He's also very professional when it comes to sessions and very respectful. He's amazing I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for someone to talk to.

Reviewed February 2022

Dr. Netland is a kind, compassionate and intuitive therapist. He is unlike any other therapist I’ve ever had in wonderful ways. He genuinely listens, repeats back for accuracy and makes sure you’re understood as a client. His easy nature and kind approach to therapy leaves me in a healthy space until we meet again. Highly recommend Dr. Netland.

Reviewed January 2022

I do appreciate Dr. Netland! He was able to navigate me through a crushingly difficult time and help me to straighten out my very confused and tangled feelings. I still have a lot of work to do, but Dr. Netland has gently helped me to see that I must give myself the same grace that I give others. Thank you, more than you know.

Reviewed January 2022

He’s one of the few therapists in my entire life who I genuinely trust entirely

Reviewed November 2021

I have had only a few sessions and the techniques he told me about already are changing my life. I am so lucky to have Dr Netlands help. I feel like I got my life back

Reviewed November 2021

I have been opposed to therapy for years, he is making me feel very comfortable and safe.

Reviewed November 2021

Great therapist. Always listens to my issues and gives great resolution ideas.

Reviewed August 2021

I appreciate Dr. Netland. He's a very good listener. He calls attention to things I may have missed, and helps me discover and uncover the beliefs behind my words and actions. He is helping me untangle the emotional knots in my relationships. I also appreciate how supportive he is, and the fact that he has a sense of humor too. Thanks, Dr. Netland!

Reviewed August 2021

I am grateful to be benefit from Dr. Netland's experience, expertise, and compassion. My conversations with him have been incredibly helpful.

Reviewed July 2021

Very sweet and kind! Always understanding! Active listener and always supports me in my next steps!

Reviewed May 2021

Dr. Netland has been so very, very helpful! He's a thoughtful, careful listener. Particularly, what I love most about the way he serves clients, is that it's done through a psychological centered perspective. It's not always about my little this or that but largely tends to focus on the deeply embedded psychological workings in myself (& others) he seems to know what he's talking about so well, that we can often cut through the specifics or details of a situation & focus on the deeper issues at work in me & how they affect me in my relationship with the world around me. I am so happy to have been matched with Dr. Netland!

Reviewed May 2021

Dr Netland, is the best, you encouraged me to stay true to myself when everyone around me felt like extra weight

Reviewed April 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland speak?

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland have?

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland has 30 years of experience.

Where is Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland licensed to practice?

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland is licensed to practice in Oregon.

Does Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland offer?

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland?

Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dr. Leslie "Les" Netland?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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