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Best Addiction Counselors in El Segundo, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Segundo: Transformations Care, RP Score 78/100; 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: The Discovery House, 231 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 557 ranked; ranked #14.

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

557 El Segundo addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 379 open Saturdays and 326 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 557 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in El Segundo 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 El Segundo at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Transformations Care784.8★ (32)Gardena, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Westwind Recovery774.7★ (161)Los Angeles, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Phoenix House - Venice Beach774.5★ (43)Venice, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Silicon Beach Treatment Center774.5★ (42)Los Angeles, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Bliss Recovery775.0★ (104)Los Angeles, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Throttle and Thrive774.9★ (30)Palos Verdes Estates, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7West Hollywood ATC764.5★ (97)West Hollywood, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Legacy Healing Center764.8★ (51)Los Angeles, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Cliffside West Los Angeles754.0★ (20)Los Angeles, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Eternal Purpose Recovery Center754.7★ (200)North Hollywood, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 557 best addiction counselors in El Segundo, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in El Segundo

    #1 Transformations Care

    Based in Gardena, 8 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    17921 Avery Pl, Gardena, CA 90248
    View profile for Transformations Care(424) 339-0965

  2. #2 Westwind Recovery

    Based in Los Angeles, 11 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7966 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    View profile for Westwind Recovery(833) 327-0616

  5. #5 Bliss Recovery

    Based in Los Angeles, 15 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2780 Creston Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
    View profile for Bliss Recovery(323) 870-9773

  6. #6 Throttle and Thrive

    Based in Palos Verdes Estates, 10 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1549 Vía Leon, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
    View profile for Throttle and Thrive(805) 701-1309

  7. #7 West Hollywood ATC

    Based in West Hollywood, 12 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9024 Harratt St, West Hollywood, CA 90069
    View profile for West Hollywood ATC(888) 412-6576

  8. #8 Legacy Healing Center

    Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2321 Castilian Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
    View profile for Legacy Healing Center(213) 693-2772

  14. #14 The Discovery House

    Based in North Hills, 20 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 231 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 231 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6956 Bertrand Ave, Reseda, CA 91335
    View profile for The Discovery House(818) 452-1676

  18. #18 Renewal Health Group

    Based in Canoga Park, 18 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4755 Amigo Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
    View profile for Renewal Health Group(818) 514-7355

  20. #20 Avan Wellness Center

    Based in Van Nuys, 21 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7961 Paso Robles Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
    View profile for Avan Wellness Center(866) 771-6213

  21. #21 DetoxLA

    Based in Canoga Park, 19 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5537 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
    View profile for DetoxLA(818) 412-6678

  22. #22 Grace Recovery

    Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6082 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
    View profile for Grace Recovery(877) 554-7223

  25. #25 Rising Lotus Recovery

    Based in North Hollywood, 20 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7701 Ampere Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    View profile for Rising Lotus Recovery(866) 868-0014

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

addiction counselors in El Segundo, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Serenity Moon Recovery744.8★ (110)22 mi
27Trinity Behavioral Health744.8★ (80)22 mi
28Wellness Haven Recovery745.0★ (66)23 mi
29LA Valley Recovery745.0★ (30)20 mi
30SV Recovery744.9★ (60)22 mi
31Iris Healing Retreat744.9★ (28)20 mi
32California Wellness Retreat745.0★ (93)25 mi
33Empower Recovery Center744.7★ (54)21 mi
34Mariposa Recovery Home744.0★ (19)15 mi
35Stairway Recovery Homes744.7★ (56)21 mi
36Connected Recovery Inc.735.0★ (13)19 mi
37Hillside Recovery Center734.8★ (17)19 mi
38Akua Mind Body - Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment Long Beach734.4★ (19)18 mi
39Starbridge Recovery734.8★ (39)21 mi
40BAART Programs Southeast734.6★ (41)10 mi
41House of Zen735.0★ (34)23 mi
42A New Vision Treatment Center735.0★ (8)18 mi
43Iris Healing Center | Rehabilitation Center - Woodland Hills734.8★ (16)20 mi
44Momentous Recovery Group735.0★ (45)24 mi
45Divine Intervention Treatment Solutions734.0★ (4)6 mi
46Friendly House LA734.7★ (32)12 mi
47Restore Health and Wellness Center734.4★ (129)22 mi
48AM Health Care734.8★ (4)18 mi
49Vanity Wellness Center734.9★ (107)20 mi
50LA Wellness Home734.9★ (160)20 mi

Also serving El Segundo

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 El Segundo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aegis Treatment Centers | Canoga Park5.0★ (2)22 mi
Akua Mind Body - Mental Health Treatment for Women Orange County5.0★ (2)34 mi
Ayaka Robbins, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)7 mi
California Prime Recovery | Southern California Addiction & Mental Health Network5.0★ (2)32 mi
Detection & Treatment Resources Inc5.0★ (2)20 mi
Don De Francisco, MD, PhD3.0★ (2)36 mi
Duane Osterlind, Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma Therapy5.0★ (2)24 mi
Gold Coast Counseling Center Inc1.0★ (2)36 mi
HLJ Healing & Wellness Addiction Treatment Helpline5.0★ (2)25 mi
JM Treatment, Trauma & Addiction Therapy by James McNinch, LCSW5.0★ (2)28 mi
New Hope Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program, Inc.4.0★ (2)6 mi
Pacific Clinics, Hollygrove4.5★ (2)13 mi
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists - Long Beach3.0★ (2)18 mi
Phoebe Shinn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)5 mi
Raymond A. Jones, PhD, LMFT, CSAT5.0★ (2)33 mi
SRS Helpline - Addiction Treatment Specialists5.0★ (2)33 mi
The Alamo-Livingood Center5.0★ (2)35 mi
The Center For Professional Recovery5.0★ (2)23 mi
Transforming Life Center, Inc.5.0★ (2)35 mi
Wel-Mor Psychology Group, inc.5.0★ (2)36 mi

How we ranked El Segundo addiction counselors

We scored 557 El Segundo 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 El Segundo 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 El Segundo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in El Segundo?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in El Segundo, CA is Transformations Care with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Westwind Recovery (#2) and Phoenix House - Venice Beach (#3) follow. We ranked 557 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in El Segundo?

RankedPsychologists ranks 557 addiction counselors serving El Segundo, CA. 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 El Segundo work on weekends?

379 of 557 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 326 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Transformations Care (#1), Westwind Recovery (#2) and Phoenix House - Venice Beach (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do El Segundo addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 557 rated addiction counselors in El Segundo is 4.7★, with a median of 26 reviews. The Discovery House has the most, 231 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 El Segundo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the El Segundo 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 El Segundo 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 El Segundo

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 557 addiction counselors serving El Segundo.

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