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Best Addiction Counselors in Ellicott City, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ellicott City: TruHealing Baltimore at Rutherford, RP Score 76/100; 4.6★ from 93 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 30

    Most-reviewed: Evolve Life Centers, 736 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 288 ranked; ranked #30.

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

288 Ellicott City addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 108 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 288 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1TruHealing Baltimore at Rutherford764.6★ (93)Milford Mill, 5 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center764.7★ (299)Pasadena, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Nuwave Health Services744.7★ (67)Baltimore, 10 mi away——
4Helping Up Mission734.3★ (95)Baltimore, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Powell Recovery Center, Inc.734.3★ (110)Baltimore, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Hygea Healthcare Camp Meade735.0★ (8)Linthicum, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Riverside Treatment Services Lansdowne734.9★ (90)Arbutus, 7 mi awaySat—
8P3 Pursuit735.0★ (11)Owings Mills, 10 mi away——
9Gaudenzia Owings Mills-Richards Building724.4★ (24)Owings Mills, 11 mi away——
10The Monumental Group724.2★ (5)Pikesville, 8 mi away——

The 288 best addiction counselors in Ellicott City, 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 Nuwave Health Services

    Based in Baltimore, 10 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews
    Address
    631 Cherry Hill Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225
    View profile for Nuwave Health Services(443) 869-5522

  4. #4 Helping Up Mission

    Based in Baltimore, 11 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1029 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21202
    View profile for Helping Up Mission(410) 675-7500

  5. #5 Powell Recovery Center, Inc.

    Based in Baltimore, 11 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 110 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    14 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
    View profile for Powell Recovery Center, Inc.(410) 276-1773

  6. #6 Hygea Healthcare Camp Meade

    Based in Linthicum, 9 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    817 S Camp Meade Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
    View profile for Hygea Healthcare Camp Meade(443) 332-3731

  8. #8 P3 Pursuit

    Based in Owings Mills, 10 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Address
    110 Painters Mill Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
    View profile for P3 Pursuit(443) 898-6128

  10. #10 The Monumental Group

    Based in Pikesville, 8 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    600 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
    View profile for The Monumental Group(443) 800-6213

  11. #11 Mulligan Recovery Centers

    Based in Westminster, 23 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    288 E Green St, Westminster, MD 21157
    View profile for Mulligan Recovery Centers(877) 768-5544

  13. #13 Hygea Healthcare Middle River

    Based in Middle River, 19 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1210 Middle River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220
    View profile for Hygea Healthcare Middle River(443) 998-5139

  14. #14 Comeback Care

    Based in Glen Burnie, 12 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    7123 E Furnace Branch Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
    View profile for Comeback Care(410) 862-1501

  16. #16 MATClinics

    Based in Towson, 14 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    40 York Rd #201, Towson, MD 21204
    View profile for MATClinics(410) 220-0720

  19. #19 Hygea Health

    Based in Baltimore, 15 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    6415 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206
    View profile for Hygea Health(443) 998-2286

  20. #20 Tuerk House

    Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    730 Ashburton St, Baltimore, MD 21216
    View profile for Tuerk House(410) 233-0684

  21. #21 Ryan Rehabilitation LLC

    Based in Glenmont, 22 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 395 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 395 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3821 Farragut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
    View profile for Ryan Rehabilitation LLC(301) 949-7771

  22. #22 Evolve Life Centers IOP

    Based in Pasadena, 18 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4231 Postal Ct, Pasadena, MD 21122
    View profile for Evolve Life Centers IOP(443) 548-3733

  23. #23 Glass House Recovery

    Based in Ellicott City

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8318 Forrest St Ste 100, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    View profile for Glass House Recovery(410) 970-4842

  24. #24 Riverside Treatment Services

    Based in Rosedale, 17 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 227 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 227 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8359 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD 21237
    View profile for Riverside Treatment Services(443) 730-6104

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

addiction counselors in Ellicott City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26REACH Health Services704.3★ (21)10 mi
27Ryan Rehabilitation704.9★ (391)23 mi
28B.N.J. Health Services704.2★ (49)8 mi
29Empowering Mindz, LLC695.0★ (17)4 mi
30Evolve Life Centers694.9★ (736)17 mi
31Nuvaya694.3★ (7)27 mi
32Sabinas House694.5★ (8)17 mi
33BriteLife Recovery Pennsylvania694.8★ (206)41 mi
34Glenwood Life Counseling Center693.9★ (29)12 mi
35Johns Hopkins Broadway Center for Addiction694.2★ (13)11 mi
36ReNewing Me Solutions683.0★ (4)17 mi
37Priceless Hearts684.3★ (12)22 mi
38Metwork Health Services Inc684.6★ (10)11 mi
39Together Everyone Achieves More684.2★ (19)5 mi
40Amazing Care Health Services LLC684.9★ (17)7 mi
41Focus Point Behavioral Health682.0★ (4)10 mi
42Rebirth Enhancement Services685.0★ (25)11 mi
43We Care Arundel Health Services683.8★ (31)12 mi
44Counseling Plus Inc. – Mental Health & Substance Use Services674.8★ (46)21 mi
45Evergreen Recovery675.0★ (10)8 mi
46Right Turn of Maryland - Addictions Treatment Center (& DUI Programs)674.4★ (59)13 mi
47The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center - Washington DC673.9★ (11)24 mi
48Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center - Arnold Outpatient675.0★ (27)23 mi
49Sibus Treatment Services674.3★ (12)6 mi
50Eva Life Giver Inc./ DITTO675.0★ (3)16 mi

Also serving Ellicott City

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 Ellicott City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A New Day BHS5.0★ (2)16 mi
Above All Odds3.0★ (2)10 mi
Addictions Counseling Services5.0★ (1)8 mi
Affordable Behavior Consultants3.0★ (2)25 mi
Alternatives To Dependency3.0★ (2)14 mi
Ansh Health Associates LLCIn Ellicott City
Cheaspeake Treatment Center5.0★ (2)18 mi
Excellent Healthcare and PRP Services5.0★ (1)8 mi
Integrative Counseling1.0★ (1)5 mi
Life Renewal Services, Inc.5.0★ (1)7 mi
Meenal Pathak, Psychiatrist5.0★ (2)34 mi
Monarch Healthcare, LLC3.0★ (2)35 mi
New Day New Start Behavioral Health Center3.0★ (2)19 mi
Open Arms5.0★ (2)15 mi
Paving A New Pathway5.0★ (2)18 mi
Peaceful Minds Health Services3.0★ (1)10 mi
Penda Lane Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)23 mi
Right Start Recovery: Sex Addiction Treatment & Anger Management CounselingIn Ellicott City
St. Catherine's Mental Health Care and Recovery5.0★ (2)5 mi
TruHealing Addiction & Mental Health Treatment Centers4.0★ (2)10 mi

How we ranked Ellicott City addiction counselors

We scored 288 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Ellicott City?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Ellicott City, MD is TruHealing Baltimore at Rutherford with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 4.6★ from 93 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center (#2) and Nuwave Health Services (#3) follow. We ranked 288 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Ellicott City?

RankedPsychologists ranks 288 addiction counselors serving Ellicott City, MD. 1 of them is based in Ellicott City; 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 Ellicott City work on weekends?

108 of 288 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TruHealing Baltimore at Rutherford (#1), Tranquility Woods Addiction Treatment Center (#2) and Helping Up Mission (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Ellicott City addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 288 rated addiction counselors in Ellicott City is 4.4★, with a median of 20 reviews. Evolve Life Centers has the most, 736 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 Ellicott City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 288 addiction counselors serving Ellicott City.

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