Questions

You don't have to have everything figured out before reaching out.

Some of the people I work with are functioning well on the outside while privately struggling with anxiety, relationships, shame, burnout, trauma, or questions about who they are and how they want to live.

Others come because life has become harder to manage. They may feel stuck in addiction, depression, painful relationships, or patterns they haven't been able to change on their own.

Part of our first conversations will be deciding whether I'm the right person to help and what kind of work makes sense for you.

I primarily work with adults and also see adolescents on a case-by-case basis.

Common areas of my work include trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and attachment difficulties, shame, codependency, addiction and compulsive behaviors, burnout, identity, major life transitions, and complicated experiences with religion or spirituality.

When working with adolescents, I want therapy to become a place where the young person can develop a meaningful therapeutic relationship while appropriately involving parents or caregivers.

My approach is relational and psychodynamic, with attention to how our experiences shape both mind and body.

I'm interested in understanding not just what's happening in your life now, but how earlier relationships, experiences, and patterns may be influencing the present.

I integrate different therapeutic approaches depending on your needs. The work is collaborative, and the relationship we build is an important part of the process.

Yes. For some people, spirituality is an important source of meaning and connection. For others, religion has been associated with shame, fear, control, rejection, or painful experiences. Sometimes it's both.

Therapy can provide space to explore those experiences without requiring you to defend religion, reject it, return to it, or reach any particular conclusion.

Your beliefs—and what you choose to do with them—belong to you.

Yes. Counseling services at Cypress Road are provided by Robbyn Abedi, LPC-TEMP (Tennessee License #8314), under the clinical supervision of Paul M. Hambrick, LPC-MHSP-S (Tennessee License #2831).

Counseling is mental healthcare and can involve assessment and treatment of mental health concerns, trauma, and significant emotional or relational difficulties.

Coaching is generally focused on personal development, leadership, resilience, decision-making, and navigating change. It does not diagnose or treat mental health disorders and isn't a substitute for psychotherapy.

You don't have to decide which one you need before contacting me. We'll talk about what you're looking for and determine which service is appropriate.

Consulting focuses on helping organizations, leaders, and teams navigate challenges related to leadership, relationships, organizational health, and change.

I bring over 20 years of experience working with organizations and in leadership development, including work alongside leaders in more than 10 countries. That experience, combined with my background in counseling, informs how I approach organizational dynamics, leadership challenges, and the complexities of working with people.

My goal is to help leaders and organizations better understand what's happening beneath the surface, navigate challenges with greater clarity, and build healthier, more resilient ways of working.

The first session is primarily about getting to know one another. I'll want to understand what brought you in, what life looks like right now, some of the experiences that have shaped you, and what you hope might be different.

You don't need to arrive with a perfectly organized story. We'll start where you are.

Most clients begin by meeting weekly, although frequency can vary depending on your needs.

There isn't a predetermined length of therapy. Some people come with something specific they want to address. Others want deeper work around longstanding patterns, relationships, trauma, or identity.

We'll periodically talk about how the work is going and whether it's helping.

Yes. I offer a brief consultation to hear what you're looking for, answer initial questions, and determine whether Cypress Road seems like a good fit.

A consultation isn't therapy and doesn't obligate you to schedule. It's simply an opportunity for both of us to decide whether working together makes sense.

You can use the Schedule a Call link to get started.

Yes. Cypress Road offers in-person counseling in Memphis as well as secure telehealth appointments for counseling clients who are physically located in Tennessee.

Coaching is a separate service and may be available to people outside Tennessee depending on their needs and circumstances.

Cypress Road is a private-pay practice. Fees and payment arrangements will be clearly discussed before we begin, so there aren't surprises about the financial side of our work.

I do not bill insurance directly. Depending on your plan and the services you receive, you may be eligible for out-of-network reimbursement. You'll want to check with your insurance provider regarding your benefits.

Coaching is not psychotherapy or healthcare and is not eligible for health insurance reimbursement.

Appointments require at least 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule.

Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice, as well as missed appointments, are charged the full session fee. Exceptions may be made for medical or family emergencies.

You'll receive the full cancellation policy before beginning services.

Yes. Confidentiality is fundamental to the counseling relationship.

What you share is protected under applicable privacy laws and professional ethical standards, with certain exceptions involving safety, suspected abuse, or legal requirements.

We'll discuss these protections and their limits before beginning counseling.

Cypress Road is not an emergency or crisis service, and messages may not be monitored immediately.

If you're experiencing an immediate mental health emergency, are in danger, or believe you may harm yourself or someone else, call 911, visit your nearest emergency department, or call or text 988 for crisis support.

Cypress Road is located at:

4646 Poplar Avenue, Suite 219 Memphis, TN 38117

Information about parking, entering the building, and accessing the office can be provided before your first appointment. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let me know.

The easiest way to begin is by selecting Schedule a Call or contacting me through the website.

You can generally expect a response within 1–2 business days.

Please avoid including sensitive personal or clinical information in your initial inquiry.

Progress doesn't always happen in a straight line, and it doesn't look the same for everyone.

Sometimes change means feeling less overwhelmed or responding differently to familiar situations. Other times, it means understanding yourself more deeply, developing healthier relationships, or recognizing patterns that previously went unnoticed.

We'll regularly consider what's changing, what remains difficult, and whether our work continues to serve your goals.