75/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Elk Grove Village, IL (2026)
312 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Elk Grove Village: Elevare Behavioral Health, RP Score 75/100; 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 37
Most-reviewed: Alpharus Health, 209 Google reviews at 3.9★, the most of 312 ranked after Elevare Behavioral Health; ranked #37.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
312 Elk Grove Village addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 188 open Saturdays and 78 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 312 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Elk Grove Village 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 | Elevare Behavioral Health | 75 | 4.5★ (346) | Elgin, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Ascension Illinois - Foglia Family Foundation Residential Treatment Center | 74 | 2.8★ (36) | Elk Grove Village | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment | 73 | 4.7★ (19) | Chicago, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Paperclip Health | 73 | 5.0★ (22) | Niles, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Rosecrance Northbrook Office | 72 | 5.0★ (25) | Northbrook, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Lake County Health Department - Women's Residential Services | 72 | 4.7★ (13) | Vernon Hills, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Counseling Center of Illinois | 72 | 4.3★ (46) | Chicago, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The SHARE Program | 71 | 3.0★ (70) | Hoffman Estates, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Eric Gordon & Associates | 71 | 4.0★ (4) | Park Ridge, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Teen Challenge Chicago | 70 | 3.0★ (21) | Chicago, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 312 best addiction counselors in Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village
74/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 8 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 11 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 15 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 11 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.3★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoffman Estates, 9 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 70 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Park Ridge, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 12 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Grange, 14 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#13 Alpharus Health
Based in Aurora, 24 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 154 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 21 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Palos Heights, 24 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 165 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lombard, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 23 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 11 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan, 26 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 24 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 125 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 16 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.2★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#23 Alpharus Health
Based in Chicago, 19 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 15 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Maywood, 11 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 29 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 312 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Elk Grove Village
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Behavioral Services, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Cezary D. Dudzinski, MD | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Chicago Treatment and Counseling Center | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Counseling Center of Illinois | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Dr. Amy D. Miller & Associates, Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Edgewater Systems For Balanced | 3.0★ (2) | 46 mi |
| Family Guidance Centers | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Healing Together Collective, PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Human Resources Development Institute, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Joseph Miller, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Life Changers, Inc. | 2.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Mary Ann Villalon, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| MGA Crisis Intervention | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Randy L. Kettering, Ph.D. PC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Renz Addiction Counseling Center | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Rick Williams, LCSW, SAE, SAP DOT Services | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Rosemoor Assessment Substance | 3.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Saving Lives Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Stenzel Clinical Services | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Thresholds Bridge Southwest | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Elk Grove Village addiction counselors
We scored 312 Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Elk Grove Village?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Elk Grove Village, IL is Elevare Behavioral Health with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ascension Illinois - Foglia Family Foundation Residential Treatment Center (#2) and TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment (#3) follow. We ranked 312 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Elk Grove Village?
RankedPsychologists ranks 312 addiction counselors serving Elk Grove Village, IL. 1 of them is based in Elk Grove Village; 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 Elk Grove Village work on weekends?
188 of 312 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 78 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elevare Behavioral Health (#1), Ascension Illinois - Foglia Family Foundation Residential Treatment Center (#2) and TWT Clinic – Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Elk Grove Village addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 312 rated addiction counselors in Elk Grove Village is 4.3★, with a median of 19 reviews. Elevare Behavioral Health has the most, 346 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Elk Grove Village count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village 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 Elk Grove Village
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 312 addiction counselors serving Elk Grove Village.
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