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Dr. Herschel Pollard

Therapist · Arkansas

Dr. Herschel PollardAR Psychologist 08-07P

Experienced psychologist for life transitions

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  • Experience58 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • 58 years experience
  • Client-centered care
  • Solution-focused work

About Herschel

Dr. Herschel Pollard brings more than five decades of clinical experience to his work. He treats people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, addiction, grief, trauma, and pregnancy and childbirth related issues. He sees each person as an individual and meets them where they are.

He does not follow a single brand of therapy. Instead he adapts his approach to fit what a person needs in the moment. That can mean focusing on present-day solutions, exploring long-standing patterns, or centering the conversation on the person's experience and goals.

In practice he combines Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic ideas, and Solution-Focused work depending on the situation. Sessions often include listening closely, helping clients identify practical next steps, and noticing recurring themes that influence behavior and mood.

His long experience includes helping people manage life transitions such as midlife change, aging and geriatric concerns, and the effects of medical issues like cancer. He also supports people dealing with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, postpartum depression, and challenges related to military service.

Dr. Pollard is licensed in Arkansas as AR Psychologist 08-07P. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Approach-driven online therapy that meets you where you are

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's lead, which helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings about pregnancy, childbirth, or parenting. Psychodynamic Therapy pays attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and time. It can help uncover why certain stresses or anxiety keep returning and how early experiences shape present reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and the issues that matter most. Together they will try methods that fit and adjust the plan as needs change.

Confirm the exact online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when a full in-person visit is difficult. It can also make it simpler to continue care through life transitions and medical events, while the therapist helps shape practical steps and goal-focused work that translate into day-to-day life.

License and NPI

  • Psychologist Arkansas · No. 08-07P

NPI1548410210

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCoping with natural or human-caused disasterMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

58+ years

Credentials

Arkansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting, addiction, grief, trauma, and pregnancy and childbirth related challenges, among other issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He adapts to each person, using client-centered listening, psychodynamic reflection on patterns, and solution-focused steps to set practical goals.

How much experience does this clinician have?

He has 58 years of clinical experience working with a wide variety of concerns and life stages.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as AR Psychologist 08-07P and practices in Arkansas.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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