Ranked #1 in Anacortes
Based in Victoria, 33 mi away
69/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Best Addiction Counselors in Anacortes, WA (2026)
70 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Anacortes: Home Based Recovery Victoria Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Counselling, RP Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 48
Most-reviewed: The Center A Place of HOPE, 266 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #48.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
70 Anacortes addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 30 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 70 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Anacortes at a glance
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Based Recovery Victoria Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Counselling | 69 | 5.0★ (21) | Victoria, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Michael Walsh Addiction Specialist Victoria | 68 | 4.9★ (85) | Victoria, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Gobind Wellness | 66 | 5.0★ (61) | Surrey, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Kinghaven Treatment Ctr | 66 | 3.9★ (39) | Abbotsford, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Peardonville House | 65 | 3.4★ (30) | Abbotsford, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Acorn Addiction Recovery Homes by Cedars | 65 | 5.0★ (16) | Surrey, 44 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Sobering Centre | 64 | 4.6★ (9) | Victoria, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Catholic Community Services | 64 | 3.5★ (15) | Mount Vernon, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Pacific Interventions-Surrey | 64 | 4.7★ (23) | Surrey, 48 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Quelute Healing Center (Formerly Island Crossing Counseling Services) | 64 | 4.4★ (164) | Arlington, 33 mi away | Sat | — |
The 70 best addiction counselors in Anacortes, ranked
Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.
Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Victoria, 33 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews.
Based in Surrey, 39 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based in Abbotsford, 38 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based in Abbotsford, 36 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 30 Google reviews.
Based in Surrey, 44 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based in Victoria, 34 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based in Mount Vernon, 13 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based in Surrey, 48 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based in Arlington, 33 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 164 Google reviews.
Based in Surrey, 47 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based in Port Angeles, 47 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based in Surrey, 47 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
#14 Eleanor Health
Based in Everett, 43 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based in Abbotsford, 39 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based in New Westminster, 50 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based in Surrey, 46 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based in Abbotsford, 40 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based in Everett, 41 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based in Victoria, 35 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based in Maple Ridge, 48 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based in Everett, 41 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based in Lynnwood, 48 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews.
#24 Kheprer Counselling | Mental Health & Substance use, Child & Youth, Families & Couples | Surrey, BC
Based in Surrey, 42 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based in Surrey, 48 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews.
Addiction counselors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 70 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Anacortes
17 more addiction counselors within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbotsford Addictions Centre | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Anger Management Directory | 42 mi | |
| Armour Addiction Services | 3.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Beyond Interventions & Recovery Services | 45 mi | |
| British Columbia Counselling Coop | 40 mi | |
| Center for Emotional Health | 15 mi | |
| Inner Light Counselling | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Integrity Hypnosis | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| MGA Crisis Intervention | 3.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pacific Interventions-Langley | 4.0★ (1) | 41 mi |
| Prodigals International Counseling | 32 mi | |
| Quil Ceda Creek Counseling Company | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| RE:ACT Centre Surrey | 5.0★ (1) | 48 mi |
| Reeves Recovery | In Anacortes | |
| SoulScapes Counselling & Art Therapy | 39 mi | |
| Taking Flight Mental Health | 3.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| The Juanita Center LLC | 42 mi |
How we ranked Anacortes addiction counselors
We scored 70 Anacortes addiction counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Anacortes data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an addiction counselor
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
- Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
- Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.
Questions to ask an addiction counselor
- Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
- Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
- How much of your work is addiction counseling?
- Do you offer individual sessions, groups or an intensive outpatient program?
- What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
- Do you offer online sessions?
- What is your cancellation policy?
- What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?
Terms explained
- PhD / PsyD
- Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
- Licensed psychologist
- A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
- Psychological associate
- In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
- LPC / LMHC / LCPC
- US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
- LCSW
- Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
- LMFT
- Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
- RP / RCC
- Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
- PSYPACT
- An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
- Telehealth
- Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
- CBT
- Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
- DBT
- Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
- ERP
- Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.
Addiction counselors in Anacortes: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Anacortes?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Anacortes, WA is Home Based Recovery Victoria Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Counselling with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Michael Walsh Addiction Specialist Victoria (#2) and Gobind Wellness (#3) follow. We ranked 70 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Anacortes?
RankedPsychologists ranks 70 addiction counselors serving Anacortes, WA. Another 17 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
What should I do if I need help right now?
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.
Which addiction counselors in Anacortes work on weekends?
30 of 70 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Home Based Recovery Victoria Addiction Treatment & Mental Health Counselling (#1), Michael Walsh Addiction Specialist Victoria (#2) and Gobind Wellness (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Anacortes addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 70 rated addiction counselors in Anacortes is 4.2★, with a median of 24 reviews. The Center A Place of HOPE has the most, 266 reviews, and ranks #48. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does RankedPsychologists rank addiction counselors?
Each addiction counselor gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do addiction counselors outside Anacortes count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Anacortes city center, our service radius for addiction counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.
Can addiction counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?
No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
How are addiction counselors in Anacortes ranked?
Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on addiction counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.
What is the difference between outpatient addiction counseling and rehab?
Outpatient counseling means regular sessions while you live at home and keep working; intensive outpatient programs meet several times a week. Residential rehab and medical detox happen in a facility. Withdrawal from alcohol and some drugs can be medically dangerous, so speak to a doctor before stopping if you drink or use heavily every day.
Can I see an addiction counselor online?
Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.
What if I need help right now?
Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.
Update log for Anacortes
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 70 addiction counselors serving Anacortes.
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