80/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Desert Hot Springs, CA (2026)
82 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Desert Hot Springs: Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc, RP Score 80/100; 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Serenity Lodge, 1,005 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 82 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
82 Desert Hot Springs addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 57 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 82 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Desert Hot Springs 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 | Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc | 80 | 4.7★ (52) | Desert Hot Springs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | The Ranch Recovery Centers / Hacienda Valdez | 78 | 4.4★ (26) | Desert Hot Springs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Banyan Palm Springs | 78 | 4.7★ (318) | Cathedral City, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Gravity Treatment Center | 77 | 3.7★ (3) | Desert Hot Springs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Soroptimist House of Hope | 76 | 3.2★ (9) | Desert Hot Springs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Desert Willow Wellness | 75 | 5.0★ (14) | Palm Springs, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | 74 | 4.2★ (176) | Rancho Mirage, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Intervention 911 | 74 | 4.3★ (7) | Palm Springs, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Ken Seeley Communities | 74 | 3.6★ (28) | Palm Springs, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | The Oasis | 74 | 4.6★ (19) | Rancho Mirage, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 82 best addiction counselors in Desert Hot Springs, 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 Desert Hot Springs
78/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 12 mi away
78/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 318 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
77/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
76/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
75/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Mirage, 15 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 176 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 28 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 The Oasis
Based in Rancho Mirage, 14 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Beaumont, 28 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 30 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 49 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Serenity Lodge
Based in Lake Arrowhead, 44 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 1,005 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 New Origins
Based in Redlands, 39 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 39 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Menifee, 41 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 39 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
68/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 142 Google reviews, based in Desert Hot Springs.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 30 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Indio, 23 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Colton, 44 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#24 Tranquil Palms
Based in Palm Desert, 18 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Redlands, 42 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 123 Google reviews.
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 82 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Desert Hot Springs
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Medicine Consultants | 40 mi | |
| Breaking Free of Addiction | 5.0★ (2) | 49 mi |
| Clear Path Wellness & Recovery | 44 mi | |
| Crestview Serenity | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Dean & Dean Therapy | 18 mi | |
| Eisenhower Charles Rechlin Outpatient Treatment Center | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Healing Sands | 8 mi | |
| Hope Valley Recovery | 2.5★ (2) | 48 mi |
| Lake Arrowhead Recovery Center | 5.0★ (1) | 44 mi |
| MATT MISURACA, LMFT | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Merito Treatment Center | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Mind & Body Recovery | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| morongo basin counseling and recovery center | 11 mi | |
| Natural Rest House | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| New Dawn Behavioral & Addiction Treatment Service | 5.0★ (2) | 42 mi |
| Palo Verde Wellness | 10 mi | |
| Riverside County Dept of Mental Health - Mental Health CalWorks | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Rockin Recovery Center | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Valley Health Counseling Center | 30 mi | |
| Wellness Path – Mental Health Treatment & Advisors | 5.0★ (2) | 48 mi |
How we ranked Desert Hot Springs addiction counselors
We scored 82 Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Desert Hot Springs?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Ranch Recovery Centers / Hacienda Valdez (#2) and Banyan Palm Springs (#3) follow. We ranked 82 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Desert Hot Springs?
RankedPsychologists ranks 82 addiction counselors serving Desert Hot Springs, CA. 5 of them are based in Desert Hot Springs; 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 Desert Hot Springs work on weekends?
57 of 82 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc (#1), The Ranch Recovery Centers / Hacienda Valdez (#2) and Banyan Palm Springs (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Desert Hot Springs addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 82 rated addiction counselors in Desert Hot Springs is 4.4★, with a median of 27 reviews. Serenity Lodge has the most, 1,005 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Desert Hot Springs count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs 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 Desert Hot Springs
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 82 addiction counselors serving Desert Hot Springs.
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