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Best Addiction Counselors in Baton Rouge, LA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Baton Rouge: Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana, RP Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge, 339 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #7.

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

26 Baton Rouge addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 26 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana834.8★ (253)Baton RougeSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center724.5★ (58)Baton RougeSat · Sun · Evenings—
3All the Way House723.4★ (7)Baker, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
4The Grove Recovery Center - Ascension campus714.4★ (42)Gonzales, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5The Grove Recovery Center - Baton Rouge Outpatient Campus714.3★ (31)Baton Rouge——
6Baton Rouge Recovery Health704.6★ (11)Baton Rouge——
7Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge704.8★ (339)Baton RougeSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Recovery Center of Baton Rouge694.2★ (5)Baton Rouge——
9Eugene and Oleander Opiate Recovery Solutions-addiction treatment center in Baton Rouge, LA665.0★ (14)Baton RougeSat · Evenings—
10Crossroads Recovery Center of Louisiana665.0★ (57)Gonzales, 22 mi away——

The 26 best addiction counselors in Baton Rouge, 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.

  3. #3 All the Way House

    Based in Baker, 11 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2080 Main St, Baker, LA 70714
    View profile for All the Way House(225) 328-9514

  6. #6 Baton Rouge Recovery Health

    Based in Baton Rouge

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    933 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    View profile for Baton Rouge Recovery Health(225) 381-2541

  8. #8 Recovery Center of Baton Rouge

    Based in Baton Rouge

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    673 E Airport Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
    View profile for Recovery Center of Baton Rouge(225) 927-7475

  9. #9 Eugene and Oleander Opiate Recovery Solutions-addiction treatment center in Baton Rouge, LA

    Based in Baton Rouge

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11715 Bricksome Ave Ste a-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    View profile for Eugene and Oleander Opiate Recovery Solutions-addiction treatment center in Baton Rouge, LA(225) 539-5050

  11. #11 Denham Springs Addictive Dsrdr

    Based in Denham Springs, 14 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:45 PM · Fri 10 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1295 Florida Ave SW, Denham Springs, LA 70726
    View profile for Denham Springs Addictive Dsrdr(225) 243-5573

  12. #12 Bayou Recovery Center

    Based in Prairieville, 16 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–3:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    38384 LA-42 Ste c, Prairieville, LA 70769
    View profile for Bayou Recovery Center(225) 313-6716

  13. #13 O'Brien House

    Based in Baton Rouge

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, based in Baton Rouge.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1231 Laurel St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
    View profile for O'Brien House(225) 344-6345

  14. #14 L.I.F.E. Center

    Based in Baton Rouge

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, based in Baton Rouge.

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

    • 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    10473 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
    View profile for L.I.F.E. Center(225) 924-1910

  17. #17 The Maples - Baton Rouge

    Based in Baton Rouge

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, based in Baton Rouge.

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

    • 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15555 George Oneal Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
    View profile for The Maples - Baton Rouge(225) 425-5700

  18. #18 BAART Programs Northshore

    Based in Hammond, 46 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    615 Pride Dr, Hammond, LA 70401
    View profile for BAART Programs Northshore(985) 215-8978

  19. #19 New Life Recovery, LLC

    Based in New Iberia, 49 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–12 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    825 Center St, New Iberia, LA 70560
    View profile for New Life Recovery, LLC(337) 321-6887

  20. #20 Gulf Coast Integrative Health - Behavioral Health Clinic

    Based in Prairieville, 15 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37283 Swamp Rd #803, Prairieville, LA 70769
    View profile for Gulf Coast Integrative Health - Behavioral Health Clinic(225) 254-9589

  21. #21 Vitality Addiction Solutions

    Based in New Iberia, 49 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    605 S Lewis St, New Iberia, LA 70560
    View profile for Vitality Addiction Solutions

  25. #25 Dr. Rajiv Khurana, MD

    Based in Laplace, 48 mi away

    41/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Doctor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1700 Cannes Dr, Laplace, LA 70068
    View profile for Dr. Rajiv Khurana, MD(504) 455-4999

All 26 addiction counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

addiction counselors in Baton Rouge, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26River Parishes Treatment Center401.6★ (7)48 mi

Also serving Baton Rouge

12 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 Baton Rouge
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bayou Council On Alcoholism50 mi
Beau Laviolette, LCSW, EMDR5.0★ (2)In Baton Rouge
Behavior Counseling & Education Services, LLCIn Baton Rouge
Body, Mind and Spirit Counseling and Wellness Center LLCIn Baton Rouge
Eleanor HealthIn Baton Rouge
Foundations Behavioral15 mi
Impact Group BHSIn Baton Rouge
JOURNEY TO INSIGHT5.0★ (1)In Baton Rouge
Larmer Behavioral22 mi
Mayo Behavioral Health Services5.0★ (2)In Baton Rouge
Qualified Medical Recovery - Addiction Treatment5.0★ (2)42 mi
Rehabilitation Center47 mi

How we ranked Baton Rouge addiction counselors

We scored 26 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Baton Rouge?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Baton Rouge, LA is Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana with an RP Score of 83/100. It has 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center (#2) and All the Way House (#3) follow. We ranked 26 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Baton Rouge?

RankedPsychologists ranks 26 addiction counselors serving Baton Rouge, LA. 12 of them are based in Baton Rouge; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 12 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 Baton Rouge work on weekends?

11 of 26 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana (#1), St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center (#2) and All the Way House (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Baton Rouge addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated addiction counselors in Baton Rouge is 4.5★, with a median of 17 reviews. Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge has the most, 339 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Baton Rouge count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 26 addiction counselors serving Baton Rouge.

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