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Best Addiction Counselors in Elk Plain, WA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elk Plain: Royal Life Centers at Puget Sound, RP Score 78/100; 4.6★ from 418 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Northpoint Recovery – Seattle Outpatient, 369 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 116 ranked after Royal Life Centers at Puget Sound; ranked #6.

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

116 Elk Plain addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 34 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 116 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Royal Life Centers at Puget Sound784.6★ (418)Auburn, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Pacific Northwest Adult & Teen Challenge734.3★ (24)Graham, 4 mi away——
3Sound Integrated Health714.7★ (122)Tacoma, 13 mi awaySat—
4Social Treatment Opportunity Programs703.9★ (85)Puyallup, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Olalla Recovery Centers - Olalla Guest Lodge694.1★ (77)Vashon, 27 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Northpoint Recovery – Seattle Outpatient684.8★ (369)Seattle, 45 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Hotel California By the Sea, Bellevue664.2★ (107)Bellevue, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8We Care Daily Clinics664.2★ (73)Auburn, 21 mi awaySat—
9Peer Olympia664.6★ (55)Olympia, 24 mi awaySat—
10Northwest Integrated Health664.5★ (89)Tacoma, 16 mi away——

The 116 best addiction counselors in Elk Plain, 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 Sound Integrated Health

    Based in Tacoma, 13 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3640 S Cedar St Ste M, Tacoma, WA 98409
    View profile for Sound Integrated Health(253) 478-0827

  8. #8 We Care Daily Clinics

    Based in Auburn, 21 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 5:30 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    3320 Auburn Wy N, Auburn, WA 98002
    View profile for We Care Daily Clinics(253) 999-5750

  9. #9 Peer Olympia

    Based in Olympia, 24 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    522 Franklin St SE, Olympia, WA 98501
    View profile for Peer Olympia(360) 522-9060

  10. #10 Northwest Integrated Health

    Based in Tacoma, 16 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5929 Westgate Blvd Ste A, Tacoma, WA 98406
    View profile for Northwest Integrated Health(253) 503-0226

  11. #11 Tacoma Recovery Cafe

    Based in Tacoma, 14 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 60 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2201 S 19th St #101, Tacoma, WA 98405
    View profile for Tacoma Recovery Cafe(253) 533-9361

  13. #13 Evergreen Treatment Services - South King County Clinic

    Based in Renton, 28 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 5:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1412 SW 43rd St #140, Renton, WA 98057
    View profile for Evergreen Treatment Services - South King County Clinic(425) 264-0750

  14. #14 Teen Challenge

    Based in Renton, 29 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    18611 148th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98058
    View profile for Teen Challenge(425) 226-2608

  15. #15 A Walk To Freedom Counseling

    Based in Auburn, 20 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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.

    • 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–12:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    921 Harvey Rd Ste C, Auburn, WA 98002
    View profile for A Walk To Freedom Counseling(253) 939-2211

  16. #16 Prosperity Wellness Center

    Based in Tacoma, 7 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 86 Google reviews, 7 mi from Elk Plain.

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

    • 4.1★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12201 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444
    View profile for Prosperity Wellness Center(253) 444-2395

  18. #18 La Esperanza

    Based in Burien, 29 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 1.5★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 1.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    15407 1st Ave S, Burien, WA 98148
    View profile for La Esperanza(206) 306-2690

  23. #23 Future Visions

    Based in Auburn, 20 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    620 M St NE #2, Auburn, WA 98002
    View profile for Future Visions(253) 735-2718

  24. #24 Intercept Associates

    Based in Federal Way, 19 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.7★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30620 Pacific Hwy S #107, Federal Way, WA 98003
    View profile for Intercept Associates(253) 941-7555

  25. #25 Olalla Recovery Centers - Gig Harbor Counseling Center

    Based in Artondale, 20 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5122 Olympic Dr A-105, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    View profile for Olalla Recovery Centers - Gig Harbor Counseling Center(253) 851-2552

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

addiction counselors in Elk Plain, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sound Integrated Health604.8★ (21)29 mi
27New Directions Counseling LLC604.6★ (74)37 mi
28Alternative Counseling Kent594.7★ (13)27 mi
29BAART Programs Bremerton594.4★ (28)40 mi
30Bayview Recovery593.5★ (68)13 mi
31Key Works Residential Treatment Center593.9★ (82)32 mi
32Emerald City Treatment Clinic584.7★ (13)17 mi
33Coastal Treatment Services581.9★ (13)41 mi
34Mountain View Health LLC585.0★ (5)31 mi
35Island Assessment & Counseling573.8★ (4)42 mi
36Cedar Wellness Center574.5★ (20)13 mi
37Therapeutic Health Services Summit/Seneca Branch573.4★ (60)39 mi
38Northwest Integrated Health Lakewood Location564.1★ (61)9 mi
39Northbound Treatment Services | Seattle Addiction Treatment Center565.0★ (9)41 mi
40Assessment & Treatment Associates564.2★ (44)41 mi
41West Sound Treatment Center563.2★ (14)34 mi
42Sea Mar Renacer Youth Treatment Center552.7★ (39)32 mi
43Lakewood Comprehensive Treatment Center554.0★ (87)9 mi
44Northwest Integrated Health554.5★ (28)12 mi
45Medtriq Treatment Center & The Psychiatry Group553.3★ (7)36 mi
46Northshore Health554.9★ (59)50 mi
47True North Student Assistance552.7★ (3)37 mi
48West Sound Treatment Center543.5★ (8)39 mi
49Evergreen Treatment Services - South Sound Clinic544.6★ (73)19 mi
50North Kitsap Recovery Resource Center534.7★ (17)49 mi

Also serving Elk Plain

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 Elk Plain
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AACS Counseling9 mi
Advantages Counseling Services5.0★ (1)37 mi
Challenge Teen5 mi
Creative Change Counseling Center1.0★ (1)31 mi
Creative Change Counseling Center22 mi
Diti Sheth, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner30 mi
Evergreen Counseling And Hypnotherapy LLC18 mi
Kali Leenstra, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner18 mi
Moore Consulting & Coaching5.0★ (2)21 mi
Providence Psychiatry - Lacey4.0★ (2)20 mi
Renewment Counseling & LifeSTAR Washington1.0★ (1)30 mi
Resolve Recovery Services9 mi
Sage Counseling and Coaching37 mi
Sea Mar Yelm Behavioral Health Clinic3.0★ (2)13 mi
Syzygy Psychotherapy Collective36 mi
Thrive Behavioral Health27 mi
Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care2.0★ (1)18 mi
Valley Cities MATCH Program4.0★ (2)33 mi
Valley Counseling & Recovery Center36 mi
Walkers Wellness38 mi

How we ranked Elk Plain addiction counselors

We scored 116 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain 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 Elk Plain: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Elk Plain?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Elk Plain, WA is Royal Life Centers at Puget Sound with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.6★ from 418 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Pacific Northwest Adult & Teen Challenge (#2) and Sound Integrated Health (#3) follow. We ranked 116 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Elk Plain?

RankedPsychologists ranks 116 addiction counselors serving Elk Plain, WA. 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 Plain work on weekends?

34 of 116 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Royal Life Centers at Puget Sound (#1), Sound Integrated Health (#3) and Social Treatment Opportunity Programs (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Elk Plain addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 116 rated addiction counselors in Elk Plain is 4.0★, with a median of 24 reviews. Royal Life Centers at Puget Sound has the most, 418 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 Plain count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Elk Plain 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 Plain 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 Plain

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 116 addiction counselors serving Elk Plain.

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