Rivertown Counseling Center

01/12/2026

✨ There’s More Than One Way to Heal — And That’s a Beautiful Thing. ✨

No two people experience life the same way — so therapy isn’t “one-size-fits-all.” At Rivertown Counseling Center, we offer a variety of therapeutic approaches that can be tailored to meet you exactly where you are.

Some of the most common modalities we use include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Builds skills for emotional regulation, coping, and communication
• Trauma-Focused Therapy – Supports healing from past trauma
• Play Therapy – Helps children express and process emotions in healthy ways
• Family & Couples Therapy – Strengthens communication and connection
• Behavioral & Skills-Based Therapy – Encourages practical, real-life change

Often, these approaches are combined to create a personalized plan — because your story, your needs, and your healing journey are uniquely yours.

💬 The very first step is simply making an appointment and talking to someone.
You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to be ready to start the conversation.

Rivertown Counseling Center is here when you’re ready — and ready when you are.

💙 Here when you need us most.

01/08/2026

✨ A New Year. A New Chance. ✨

A new year doesn’t mean everything magically gets easier —
but it does mean you’re being given a fresh opportunity.

A chance to heal from what hurt you.
A chance to recover from what drained you.
A chance to grow from what challenged you.
A chance to choose yourself again.

Whatever you’re carrying into this new year — exhaustion, grief, anxiety, hope, dreams, or quiet prayers — you don’t have to carry it alone. Healing isn’t a straight line, and thriving doesn’t happen overnight… but every small step forward still counts.

This is your reminder:
You are allowed to start again.
You are allowed to ask for help.
You are allowed to become the healthiest version of yourself.

Here’s to a year of healing, strength, clarity, and growth.
Here’s to becoming — not perfect — but whole. 🤍

01/02/2026

📍 Rivertown Psychiatry – Here When You Need Us Most

At Rivertown Psychiatry, we’re proud to serve families across Georgia and Alabama with compassionate, high-quality mental health care — close to home.

✨ Our Locations:
📍 Columbus, GA
📍 LaGrange, GA
📍 Newnan, GA
📍 Opelika, AL

Across our locations, we offer:
🧠 Psychiatry
💙 Counseling / Therapy
🌟 ABA Services

🚶‍♂️ Walk-In Psychiatry Appointments Available!
If you or your child need support, you don’t have to wait weeks to be seen. Our psychiatry walk-in availability makes it easier to get help — when you need it most.

From medication management and evaluations to therapy and ABA services, our team is here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

📞 Call your nearest Rivertown location today or simply walk in.

12/29/2025

The holidays can be a beautiful time — but they can also bring added stress, emotional pressure, grief, and exhaustion. Busy schedules, family expectations, financial strain, and memories tied to loss can make this season especially heavy for many.

At Rivertown Counseling Center, we know that taking care of your mental health during stressful times is essential. Therapy provides a safe space to process emotions, develop healthy coping skills, and feel supported — even when life feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or simply feeling emotionally drained, you don’t have to go through it alone. Asking for help is a powerful first step toward healing and balance.

We are here when you need us most.
📍 Columbus • LaGrange • Newnan, GA • Opelika, AL

12/22/2025

🌿 It’s OK Not to Have All the Answers 🌿
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we feel pressured to have everything figured out. But the truth is—you don’t have to know it all.

Emotionally intelligent people understand that two things can be true at the same time:
✨ You can be confident and still say, “I’m not sure.”
✨ You can be strong and still ask for help.
✨ You can look calm on the outside and feel overwhelmed inside.

At Rivertown Psychiatry • Counseling • Autism/ABA, we’re here to remind you that it’s human to learn, grow, and not have all the answers. You deserve support on the days you feel unsure. 💙

If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to, we’re here when you need us most.

12/17/2025

🌿 Rivertown Counseling Center – Encouragement Post 🌿

It’s OK to…
✔ Make mistakes
✔ Not be OK
✔ Have hard days
✔ Be yourself
✔ Not know it all
✔ Ask for help
✔ Start over
✔ Need more time

But one thing is NOT OK:
❌ Giving up.

At Rivertown Counseling Center, we’re here to remind you that healing isn’t linear, and you don’t have to walk through challenges alone. Reaching out is a sign of strength — and we’re here when you need us most.

12/10/2025

✨ Individual Therapy at Rivertown Counseling ✨

Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes you just need a safe space to talk it out.
Individual therapy gives you a supportive place to process emotions, work through challenges, and begin healing—without judgment.

💬 Talk through what’s on your mind
🤝 Get professional support and guidance
🧠 Build healthy coping skills
🌱 Heal, grow, and move forward

You don’t have to carry everything alone.

12/03/2025

🌿 The Importance of Talk Therapy 🌿
Rivertown Counseling Center

Taking care of your mental health is one of the strongest investments you can make in yourself — and talk therapy is a powerful place to start.

✨ Why Talk Therapy Matters:
• It provides a safe, confidential space to express your thoughts and emotions.
• It helps you explore patterns, challenges, and root causes behind stress, anxiety, and life transitions.
• It gives you tools to cope, communicate better, and build healthier relationships.
• It reminds you that you don’t have to carry it all alone.

Therapy isn’t just for moments of crisis — it’s for anyone who wants to grow, heal, or better understand themselves.

At Rivertown Counseling Center, our therapists are here to support you with compassion, expertise, and genuine care. Whether you’re navigating everyday stress or deeper emotional struggles, we’re ready to walk alongside you.

💚 Your mental health matters.
Your story matters.
You matter.

If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here when you need us.

11/25/2025

💙 You Don’t Have to Face Depression Alone

Depression can feel heavy, isolating, and overwhelming — but you are not alone, and you don’t have to push through it by yourself.

✅ Talking to a professional can help
✅ Treatment works
✅ Your feelings are valid
✅ Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness

If you’ve been feeling:
• Constant sadness or numbness
• Exhaustion or burnout
• Loss of interest in things you used to love
• Sleeping too much or not enough
• Irritable, overwhelmed, or hopeless
… it might be time to talk to someone who can help.

💬 Your mental health matters.
🏥 Rivertown Psychiatry, Counseling, & ABA
💙 Here when you need us most.

11/17/2025

🌸 Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): Be Present, Be Kind to Yourself

At Rivertown Counseling Center, we understand how easy it is to get caught in cycles of worry, stress, or negative thoughts. 🌧️

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the power of mindfulness with the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you quiet your mind and reconnect with the present moment. 🌿

With MBCT, you’ll learn to:
🧘‍♀️ Notice your thoughts without judgment
💛 Let go of unhelpful mental patterns
🌤️ Build calm, awareness, and self-compassion

MBCT is especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management — and can help you break free from patterns that keep you feeling stuck.

📍 Rivertown Counseling Center
📞 706-221-3222
🌐 www.rivertowncounselingcenter.com

💙 We are here when you need us most

Rivertown Counseling Center, is on a mission to help you lead the best life you can! We are Columbus and the Valley's premier location for counseling. Our counselors collaborate weekly with MD Psychiatrist Physicians. You can call to schedule an appointment, or you can use our online contact form.

11/10/2025

Times of uncertainty can cause significant stress and anxiety. We support not only your mental health needs, but also your physical health. So we are partnering with Feeding the Valley Food Bank to be a drop off sight for non-perishable food items. Feel free to stop by at our location at 5700 Veterans Pkwy anytime during business hours to drop off a donation.