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Best Addiction Counselors in Danbury, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Danbury: The Counseling Center at Yorktown Heights, RP Score 71/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 17

    Most-reviewed: Apt Foundation, 331 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 254 ranked; ranked #17.

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

254 Danbury addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 116 open Saturdays and 54 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.1★ across 254 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Danbury 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 Danbury at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Counseling Center at Yorktown Heights714.3★ (12)Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Release Recovery704.6★ (63)Port Chester, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3New Foundations Recovery705.0★ (3)Norwalk, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Lantana Recovery705.0★ (3)Norwalk, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Restore Wellness PLLC: Varinder S. Rathore, M.D.704.9★ (7)DanburySat—
6Connecticut Addiction Medicine, LLC694.9★ (24)Bridgeport, 20 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Phelps Alcoholism Treatment662.6★ (13)Ossining, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Grupo Cuento Contigo664.5★ (4)Bridgeport, 20 mi away——
9MHA Addiction Crisis Center665.0★ (4)Poughkeepsie, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10New Prospects663.3★ (15)Bridgeport, 20 mi away——

The 254 best addiction counselors in Danbury, 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 Danbury

    #1 The Counseling Center at Yorktown Heights

    Based in Jefferson Valley-Yorktown, 19 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2000 Maple Hill St #101, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
    View profile for The Counseling Center at Yorktown Heights(914) 977-0608

  2. #2 Release Recovery

    Based in Port Chester, 29 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3020 Westchester Ave Ste 400, Purchase, NY 10577
    View profile for Release Recovery(914) 226-4960

  3. #3 New Foundations Recovery

    Based in Norwalk, 19 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3 Park St 1st Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851
    View profile for New Foundations Recovery(203) 604-6268

  4. #4 Lantana Recovery

    Based in Norwalk, 20 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    168 East Ave #5, Norwalk, CT 06851
    View profile for Lantana Recovery(475) 447-1081

  7. #7 Phelps Alcoholism Treatment

    Based in Ossining, 27 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.6★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    22 Rockledge Ave, Ossining, NY 10562
    View profile for Phelps Alcoholism Treatment(914) 944-5220

  8. #8 Grupo Cuento Contigo

    Based in Bridgeport, 20 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    247 Ash St, Bridgeport, CT 06605
    View profile for Grupo Cuento Contigo

  9. #9 MHA Addiction Crisis Center

    Based in Poughkeepsie, 32 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    51 Cannon St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    View profile for MHA Addiction Crisis Center(845) 471-0310

  10. #10 New Prospects

    Based in Bridgeport, 20 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    392 Prospect St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
    View profile for New Prospects(203) 610-6252

  12. #12 Center for Human Services

    Based in Stratford, 22 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 125 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5:30 AM–12:30 PM · Fri 5:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–10:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 Research Dr, Stratford, CT 06615
    View profile for Center for Human Services(203) 386-8802

  13. #13 Avatar Recovery Center

    Based in Ringwood, 47 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1140 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Ringwood, NJ 07456
    View profile for Avatar Recovery Center(973) 943-4059

  15. #15 Liberation Programs Bridgeport Outpatient Services

    Based in Bridgeport, 21 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 6 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    399 Mill Hill Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06610
    View profile for Liberation Programs Bridgeport Outpatient Services(203) 384-9301

  16. #16 Florence Manor

    Based in Poughkeepsie, 33 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    24 W Cottage Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
    View profile for Florence Manor(845) 214-1188

  17. #17 Apt Foundation

    Based in North Haven, 29 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 331 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 331 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 5:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    352 State St, North Haven, CT 06473
    View profile for Apt Foundation(203) 781-4600

  18. #18 Cliffside Recovery

    Based in Englewood, 44 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    97 Engle St, Englewood, NJ 07631
    View profile for Cliffside Recovery(201) 430-7125

  21. #21 Farrell Treatment Center

    Based in New Britain, 40 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    586 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051
    View profile for Farrell Treatment Center(860) 225-4641

  23. #23 New Horizon Living Centers, Inc

    Based in Bristol, 33 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    43 Prospect St, Bristol, CT 06010
    View profile for New Horizon Living Centers, Inc(860) 584-2105

  25. #25 MCCA - Derby Outpatient Clinic

    Based in Derby, 20 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Elizabeth St, Derby, CT 06418
    View profile for MCCA - Derby Outpatient Clinic(203) 446-2252

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

addiction counselors in Danbury, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sterling Recovery Services633.7★ (6)28 mi
27Lantana Recovery634.8★ (53)12 mi
28The Substance Abuse Treatment Unit633.0★ (3)28 mi
29Talbot House624.1★ (24)47 mi
30Project Courage624.9★ (13)20 mi
31Phoenix House - Hauppauge622.9★ (17)41 mi
32MCCA - Waterbury Outpatient Clinic624.3★ (39)24 mi
33Recovery Network Of Programs Inc624.4★ (9)20 mi
34Phoenix House - The Edward D. Miller Center623.3★ (38)43 mi
35Employee Assistance Resrouce Services, Inc622.3★ (16)40 mi
36Phoenix House - Brentwood622.3★ (4)43 mi
37Mountainside Treatment Center - Chappaqua624.5★ (8)22 mi
38Restorative Management Corporation623.9★ (7)30 mi
39Vida Family Services Inc614.3★ (12)49 mi
40Care Counseling Center615.0★ (33)48 mi
41Washington Heights CORNER Project614.1★ (79)45 mi
42Blue Hills Treatment Center613.6★ (27)48 mi
43Project Reward613.7★ (3)19 mi
44Lexington Center For Recovery604.2★ (17)25 mi
45Root Center for Advanced Recovery - Torrington Clinic604.3★ (7)35 mi
46Center for Recovery603.1★ (24)31 mi
47Argus Community Inc Striver House601.8★ (8)47 mi
48Torrington Clinic (Hartford Dispensary)604.2★ (11)35 mi
49McCall Behavioral Health Network603.3★ (3)23 mi
50Alcoholics Anonymous593.8★ (4)40 mi

Also serving Danbury

20 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 Danbury
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abilities First Inc.5.0★ (2)33 mi
Bolger House5.0★ (2)32 mi
Cheryl Hecht LCSW PLLC5.0★ (2)47 mi
Connecticut Renaissance5.0★ (2)24 mi
Connecticut Renaissance4.5★ (2)25 mi
Connecticut Renaissance Inc.2.5★ (2)19 mi
ERP TherapyIn Danbury
Greenwood Counseling5.0★ (1)In Danbury
Healthwise Counseling LCSW, PLLC5.0★ (2)46 mi
Hunts Point Multi-Services Center5.0★ (2)46 mi
ISL Psychiatric Services- Board Certified Psychiatrists3.0★ (2)41 mi
Lexington Center5.0★ (2)31 mi
McCall Behavioral Health Network5.0★ (2)24 mi
North Shore Center5.0★ (2)44 mi
Professional Alcoholism Counseling4.5★ (2)38 mi
Rieve Counseling and Therapy, LLC; Michael Rieve M.A.; LPC; LADCIn Danbury
Root Center For Advanced Recovery - Middletown Washington St3.0★ (2)42 mi
Ryan Bordine, LCSW First Step Therapy & Wellness Group1.0★ (2)44 mi
The Center for Internet and Technology Addiction3.5★ (2)46 mi
Turning Point Behavioral Health Center5.0★ (2)34 mi

How we ranked Danbury addiction counselors

We scored 254 Danbury 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 Danbury 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 Danbury: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Danbury?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Danbury, CT is The Counseling Center at Yorktown Heights with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Release Recovery (#2) and New Foundations Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 254 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Danbury?

RankedPsychologists ranks 254 addiction counselors serving Danbury, CT. 1 of them is based in Danbury; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 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 Danbury work on weekends?

116 of 254 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 54 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Counseling Center at Yorktown Heights (#1), Release Recovery (#2) and New Foundations Recovery (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Danbury addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 254 rated addiction counselors in Danbury is 4.1★, with a median of 17 reviews. Apt Foundation has the most, 331 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Danbury count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 254 addiction counselors serving Danbury.

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