I have had over a half-century of clinical experience, and have worked with a broad variety of clients. I see each client as a unique individual with a distinct array of problems and questions. I do not limit myself to a specific "brand" of psychotherapy, but instead design a treatment approach to match the individual client's needs, all the while recognizing that the client's situation may evolve, priorities may change, new goals may arise, and that psychotherapy at its best is often a process of illuminating a path to self fulfillment.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
AR Psychologist 08-07P
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Herschel Pollard. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Pollard takes the time to get to know you as a person. I don’t need to have a problem in the forefront of my mind, he has baseline knowledge and the breadth of experience to bring something needed into focus. Dr. Pollard really cares about me as a person. I had already cancelled better help and one session changed my mind. I know I have problems that hurt me and he knows, too. He culls out those issues and holds me accountable. Dr. Pollard gives me guidance on my thought process and how to address my negative thought processes in the intervening time between sessions. It is not easy and it is the best I’ve felt doing any therapy, ever. I’m challenged to think and care about myself in a meaningful way every day.
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Herschel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Insightful and kind - Dr. Pollard is very knowledgeable and skillful at getting to the core of the issues.
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Herschel for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
I really think a lot of Dr Pollard! He has been a wise psychologist to me and has helped me work through and process so many things. I'm thankful to have his guidance, refections and perspective.
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Herschel for 1 year and 9 months
I will be short and to the point. He is a great doctor. Over all a great human being. I’m thankful for all the help he has given me.
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Herschel for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Attentive. Direct. Thoughtful. Supportive. Encouraging.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Herschel for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
My therapist is understanding, attentive, and offers very good options.
Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with Herschel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes