Rivertown Psychiatry
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health • Opelika, AL • Since 2012 • 4 locations (Columbus, Opelika/Auburn, LaGrange, Newnan) locations
About
Rivertown ABA for Autism (Rivertown Psychiatry) is a private mental health care provider offering applied behavior analysis (ABA), psychological testing resources, and client handbook services. Headquartered in Columbus, GA, with offices in Columbus, Opelika (AL/GA area), and Newnan, GA, the group serves Columbus, Opelika/Auburn, LaGrange, and Newnan communities. They operate under Rivertown Psychiatry, expanding ABA and general mental health services, including Medicaid-accepting care at newer locations. Key details: - Services: ABA therapy (board-certified behavior analysts), psychological testing resources, client handbook support; mental health care including psychiatry. - Locations: 6003 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA (HQ); Opelika, AL/GA area (addresses listed as 2123 Executive Park Dr, Opelika); Newnan, GA (recent expansion). - Founding and scope: Founded 2012; private, for-profit; small workforce (2 employees reported for ABA division, with ongoing growth). - Focused benefits: ABA aims to improve language/communication, attention, social skills, memory, academics, and reduce problem behaviors. - Availability: Expanding locations (Columbus, Opelika/Auburn, Newnan) with recent updates indicating Medicaid-accepting care at RIvertown Psychiatry locations. If you’re targeting the Columbus, Opelika/Auburn, LaGrange, or Newnan areas, Rivertown Psychiatry provides local ABA services alongside general mental health care, with recent expansion to Newnan and ongoing hiring for BCBAs.
Clinic Type
Psychiatry/Behavioral Health
Address
6003 Veterans Pkwy, Ste 100, Columbus, GA 31909; Opelika/Auburn, 2123 Executive Park Dr, Opelika, AL 36801; LaGrange, 1605 Vernon Rd Ste 1500, LaGrange, GA 30240; Newnan, 2959 GA-154, Bldg C, Ste D, Newnan, GA 30265
Phone
+1-706-370-7792
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Yes (Healow/telehealth portal)
Emergency Care
Yes (Same Day Crisis Appointments)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
In-Network with over 50 insurers; examples include Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, United, Tricare, Medicare, GA Medicaid, AL Medicaid
Insurance, Cash, Credit/Debit (implied by insurance), HealowPay (financing option mentioned), Financing through HealowPay
Financing: HealowPay financing option ( HealowPay/jsp/healow/login.jsp)
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Walk-In Clinic for New Patients
FAQs
What locations are available?
Columbus, Opelika/Auburn, LaGrange, Newnan
What insurances are accepted?
All insurances accepted; in-network with more than 50 providers including Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, United, Tricare, Medicare, GA Medicaid and AL Medicaid.
Where are the locations?
Columbus, GA; Opelika, AL; LaGrange, GA; Newnan, GA.
Do you offer a Walk-In Clinic?
Yes, there is a Walk-In Clinic for new patients.
Do you accept same-day crises appointments?
Yes, same-day crisis appointments are available.
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Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Rivertown Psychiatry Website (citing Google): 4.6/5 stars (aggregated from Google) (1,568 reviews)
- FindMentalHealthFacilities.org: 4.5/5 stars (945 reviews)
- Birdeye (Opelika/Auburn location): 4.2/5 stars (384 reviews)
Patients praise
- accessibility and ease of scheduling appointments
- positive interactions with specific staff members and clinicians
- walk-in clinic availability perceived as a benefit
- some patients report feeling listened to and cared for
Common complaints
- reports of being rushed during appointments
- difficulties with medication refills or communication regarding prescriptions
- concerns about administrative professionalism and responsiveness
- inconsistent or poor experiences with office staff
- criticism of treatment approaches or medication management
"I am so very grateful that I found this facility... Staff is very prompt and communicate well. And they answer their phones!!!"
— Patient review on FindMentalHealthFacilities.org"I was a patient at this establishment for three years. I became accustomed to being hurried along, in and out as quick as possible. Somehow it always felt like I wasn't being heard..."
— Patient review on FindMentalHealthFacilities.org"This place is a bait and switch... They are uncaring and uncompassionate when questioning patients about their condition."
— Patient review on WebMDSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rivertown Psychiatry: A New Way to Access Mental Health Services in Coweta | West Georgia Spotlight | times-herald.com — Jul 21, 2025
- Piedmont Columbus Regional expanding to Auburn-Opelika area — Apr 6, 2026
- Psychiatrist Auburn Answers: Do Psychiatrists Treat Anxiety? — Jan 22, 2026
- River Region Psychiatry Associates Announces Name Change to Ally Psychiatry — Nov 12, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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