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Best Addiction Counselors in Bardstown, KY (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Bardstown: Impact Wellness Network- Addiction & Mental Health Resource Center, RP Score 75/100; 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 50

    Most-reviewed: ASTRA Behavioral Health, 762 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #50.

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

87 Bardstown addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 36 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 87 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Bardstown 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 Bardstown at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Impact Wellness Network- Addiction & Mental Health Resource Center754.8★ (52)Mount Washington, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2The Commitment House724.4★ (58)Elizabethtown, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Cedar Grove Recovery724.3★ (341)Louisville, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Golden Grove Recovery714.7★ (173)Louisville, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Stepworks of Elizabethtown, KY - Crowne Pointe713.7★ (18)Elizabethtown, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Painted Grove Recovery714.3★ (27)Louisville, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Stepworks of Elizabethtown, KY703.8★ (56)Elizabethtown, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8David P. Easley, MD704.2★ (63)Shively, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Ascension Center for Recovery693.9★ (8)Bardstown——
10Spero Health694.6★ (36)Elizabethtown, 23 mi away——

The 87 best addiction counselors in Bardstown, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Bardstown

    Based in Mount Washington, 17 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    435 N Bardstown Rd #8, Mt Washington, KY 40047
  2. Based in Elizabethtown, 23 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    115 Parkway Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  3. Based in Louisville, 27 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 341 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 341 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4112 Fern Valley Rd Ste a, Louisville, KY 40219
  4. Based in Louisville, 31 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 173 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4418 Malcolm Ave, Louisville, KY 40215
  5. Based in Louisville, 25 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8311 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219
  6. Based in Shively, 29 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 63 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
  7. Based in Elizabethtown, 23 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews
    Address
    914 N Dixie Hwy #100, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
  8. Based in Campbellsville, 32 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    105 Hiestand Farm Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718
  9. Based in Danville, 41 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    117 Letton Dr, Danville, KY 40422
  10. Based in Louisville, 33 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 11 AM–12 PM · Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    6605 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40258
  11. Based in Jeffersonville, 37 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1060 Sharon Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
  12. Based in Nicholasville, 50 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    151 Coconut Grove Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356
  13. Based in Campbellsville, 33 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    830 W Broadway, Campbellsville, KY 42718
  14. Based in Louisville, 34 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 12 AM–9 PM · Wed 4:30 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 12 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1813 Standard Ave, Louisville, KY 40210
  15. Based in Louisville, 32 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3934 Dixie Hwy Ste 210, Louisville, KY 40216
  16. Based in Louisville, 29 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    9702 Stonestreet Rd Ste 120, Louisville, KY 40272
  17. Based in Campbellsville, 31 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1846 Old Lebanon Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718
  18. Based in Louisville, 34 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    827 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206

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 87 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

addiction counselors in Bardstown, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Intensive Health624.1★ (37)25 mi
27CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine624.6★ (116)31 mi
28Healing Hands Family Medicine LLC624.3★ (18)40 mi
29SpecialistsMAT, PSC614.6★ (5)24 mi
30Reclaim Recovery Louisville614.7★ (51)32 mi
31Pax Recovery Center614.8★ (49)35 mi
32Impact Outpatient Program IOP614.7★ (32)18 mi
33Our House Of Favor Behavioral Health Agency604.5★ (32)32 mi
34Specialists Medication Assisted Treatment603.8★ (15)27 mi
351st Step Recovery594.0★ (12)32 mi
36Spero Health584.7★ (63)43 mi
37Bluegrass Recovery Center584.8★ (52)30 mi
38Avenues Recovery Center at Clarksville574.8★ (711)39 mi
39BrightView574.2★ (92)49 mi
40Louisville Recovery Center575.0★ (36)32 mi
41The Infinity Center - Frankfort, LLC574.2★ (10)39 mi
42Real Hope Behavioral Health563.9★ (11)40 mi
43Groups Recover Together564.3★ (8)In Bardstown
44Sunrise Childrens Services564.7★ (16)17 mi
45JourneyPure — Addiction Treatment Center in Elizabethtown555.0★ (17)24 mi
46Revive Life House554.3★ (50)49 mi
47Community Transitional Services (CTS)552.6★ (43)35 mi
48The Healing Place554.5★ (28)35 mi
49TruHealing Riverbend544.1★ (54)35 mi
50ASTRA Behavioral Health534.5★ (762)23 mi

Also serving Bardstown

9 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 Bardstown
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Centerstone37 mi
DUI/ Alternatives Counseling And DUI Services5.0★ (2)49 mi
Galus Counseling Services35 mi
Kccs49 mi
Kentucky Mental Health Care34 mi
Option to Success Family Services5.0★ (1)34 mi
Pop's House32 mi
Spero Health3.5★ (2)49 mi
TAG Healing Center5.0★ (1)39 mi

How we ranked Bardstown addiction counselors

We scored 87 Bardstown 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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Bardstown?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Bardstown, KY is Impact Wellness Network- Addiction & Mental Health Resource Center with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Commitment House (#2) and Cedar Grove Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 87 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Bardstown?

RankedPsychologists ranks 87 addiction counselors serving Bardstown, KY. 2 of them are based in Bardstown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 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 Bardstown work on weekends?

36 of 87 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Impact Wellness Network- Addiction & Mental Health Resource Center (#1), The Commitment House (#2) and Cedar Grove Recovery (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Bardstown addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated addiction counselors in Bardstown is 4.5★, with a median of 28 reviews. ASTRA Behavioral Health has the most, 762 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Bardstown count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 87 addiction counselors serving Bardstown.