69/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 354 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Athens, TN (2026)
54 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Athens: Focus Treatment Centers, RP Score 69/100; 4.7★ from 354 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Cornerstone Of Recovery, 309 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 54 ranked after Focus Treatment Centers; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Athens addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 17 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 54 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Athens 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 | Focus Treatment Centers | 69 | 4.7★ (354) | Chattanooga, 42 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Chattanooga Recovery Center | 66 | 4.9★ (87) | Chattanooga, 48 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Riverwalk Recovery Center | 66 | 4.5★ (31) | Chattanooga, 42 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Cornerstone Of Recovery | 66 | 4.2★ (309) | Maryville, 46 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Prevail Recovery Center - Addiction Treatment Tennessee | 65 | 4.8★ (36) | Knoxville, 47 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | New Hope Healthcare Institute Addiction Treatment Knoxville | 61 | 4.7★ (184) | Knoxville, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Spero Health | 61 | 4.3★ (12) | Crossville, 41 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | True Purpose Ministries | 59 | 4.6★ (56) | Maryville, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Spero Health | 59 | 4.8★ (62) | Chattanooga, 42 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Cedar Recovery Athens | 59 | 4.8★ (59) | Athens | — | — |
The 54 best addiction counselors in Athens, 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.
Based in Chattanooga, 48 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 42 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 46 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 309 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 47 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 40 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#7 Spero Health
Based in Crossville, 41 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 38 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 Spero Health
Based in Chattanooga, 42 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Athens
59/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, based in Athens.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 39 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Maryville, 42 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 48 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#14 Tennessee Behavioral Telehealth — Virtual Mental Health & Addiction Treatment for Teens and Adults
Based in Knoxville, 40 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 45 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Farragut, 39 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 49 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Knoxville, 49 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 43 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 48 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 116 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 42 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 270 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 23 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 49 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chattanooga, 43 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Crossville, 43 mi away
48/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 54 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Athens
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anastasia Armstrong, Counselor | 48 mi | |
| Camelot of Southeast TN | 24 mi | |
| Compass Counseling | 48 mi | |
| Correctional Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | 47 mi |
| John Kupfner, Psychiatrist | 42 mi | |
| John Kupfner, Psychiatrist | 48 mi | |
| Kelli Morrison, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 41 mi | |
| McNabb Center - Hamilton Children & Youth | 5.0★ (1) | 43 mi |
| Relationship Therapy Center | 5.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
| Restoration Recovery, PLLC Addiction Treatment Center Cleveland TN | 24 mi | |
| ReVIDA® Recovery Centers - Oak Ridge | 5.0★ (2) | 45 mi |
| Rockland Insight | 38 mi | |
| TARC - Trauma and Addiction Recovery Center | 42 mi | |
| Tierra Gausepohl, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 38 mi | |
| Traci Powers, Clinician Intern | 42 mi | |
| Vanessa Freeman, Psychiatrist | 42 mi | |
| Vanessa Freeman, Psychiatrist | 48 mi | |
| Zachary Talbott | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
How we ranked Athens addiction counselors
We scored 54 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Athens?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Athens, TN is Focus Treatment Centers with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.7★ from 354 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Chattanooga Recovery Center (#2) and Riverwalk Recovery Center (#3) follow. We ranked 54 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Athens?
RankedPsychologists ranks 54 addiction counselors serving Athens, TN. 1 of them is based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 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 Athens work on weekends?
17 of 54 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Focus Treatment Centers (#1), Chattanooga Recovery Center (#2) and Riverwalk Recovery Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Athens addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated addiction counselors in Athens is 4.6★, with a median of 32 reviews. Focus Treatment Centers has the most, 354 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Athens count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 54 addiction counselors serving Athens.
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