Skip to content

Best Addiction Counselors in Auburn, IN (2026)

16 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Auburn: Allendale Treatment, RP Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Wayne, 1,102 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

16 Auburn addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 16 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Auburn 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.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Auburn at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Allendale Treatment694.9★ (129)AuburnSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Wayne644.9★ (1,102)Fort Wayne, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Fort Wayne Recovery634.7★ (100)Fort Wayne, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Boca Recovery Center - Fort Wayne, Indiana604.9★ (18)Fort Wayne, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine574.4★ (94)Fort Wayne, 19 mi awayEvenings—
6Oaklawn - Goshen Campus563.4★ (18)Goshen, 44 mi awayEvenings—
7A New Beginning554.2★ (5)Goshen, 43 mi awayEvenings—
8SPA Women's Ministry Homes554.8★ (23)Elkhart, 49 mi away——
9BHG Fort Wayne Treatment Center544.0★ (98)Fort Wayne, 18 mi awaySat—
10Phoenix Associates, Inc.523.1★ (27)Fort Wayne, 19 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 16 best addiction counselors in Auburn, 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.

  3. #3 Fort Wayne Recovery

    Based in Fort Wayne, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    • 4.7★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    310 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
    View profile for Fort Wayne Recovery(260) 297-7092

  6. #6 Oaklawn - Goshen Campus

    Based in Goshen, 44 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews.

    • 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 Lakeview Dr, Goshen, IN 46527
    View profile for Oaklawn - Goshen Campus(574) 533-1234

  7. #7 A New Beginning

    Based in Goshen, 43 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 1 PM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    109 E Clinton St #100, Goshen, IN 46528
    View profile for A New Beginning(574) 534-5778

  10. #10 Phoenix Associates, Inc.

    Based in Fort Wayne, 19 mi away

    52/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    • 3.1★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2200 Lake Ave Ste 260, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
    View profile for Phoenix Associates, Inc.(260) 424-0411

  12. #12 Bowen Health

    Based in Fort Wayne, 22 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    • 3.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 E Rudisill Blvd Ste 106, Fort Wayne, IN 46806
    View profile for Bowen Health(800) 342-5653

  15. #15 OhioGuidestone

    Based in Defiance, 37 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    • 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 E 2nd St, Defiance, OH 43512
    View profile for OhioGuidestone(419) 359-0336

Also serving Auburn

5 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.

Unranked addiction counselors serving Auburn
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Groups: recover together43 mi
Mathis InstituteIn Auburn
MDI Helpline - Mental Health & Behavioral Service5.0★ (1)43 mi
Reese Behavioral36 mi
Thrive Therapy and Integrated Wellness, LLC1.0★ (1)19 mi

How we ranked Auburn addiction counselors

We scored 16 Auburn 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Auburn data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose an addiction counselor

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
  4. Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
  5. 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.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. 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 Auburn: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Auburn?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Auburn, IN is Allendale Treatment with an RP Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 129 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Wayne (#2) and Fort Wayne Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 16 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Auburn?

RankedPsychologists ranks 16 addiction counselors serving Auburn, IN. 1 of them is based in Auburn; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 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 Auburn work on weekends?

6 of 16 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Allendale Treatment (#1), Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Wayne (#2) and Fort Wayne Recovery (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Auburn addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 16 rated addiction counselors in Auburn is 4.3★, with a median of 28 reviews. Avenues Recovery Center at Fort Wayne has the most, 1,102 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Auburn count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 16 addiction counselors serving Auburn.

More addiction counselors and Auburn pages