67/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Gainesville, TX (2026)
61 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gainesville: Roots Adolescent Renewal Ranch, RP Score 67/100; 4.3★ from 53 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 37
Most-reviewed: Connections Wellness Group, 432 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #37.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Gainesville addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 26 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 61 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Gainesville 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 | Roots Adolescent Renewal Ranch | 67 | 4.3★ (53) | Denton, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Sante Center For Healing | 66 | 3.7★ (162) | Denton, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Promises Dallas Fort Worth | 64 | 4.5★ (36) | Lewisville, 45 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Texas Treatment Services of Denton | 63 | 4.4★ (47) | Denton, 30 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Valley Hope of Grapevine | 62 | 3.9★ (106) | Grapevine, 49 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Community Medical Services | 62 | 4.3★ (121) | McKinney, 42 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Turning Point Recovery Network- Allen | 62 | 5.0★ (5) | Allen, 47 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Alcohol & Substance Abuse Support | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Keller, 49 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Axcel Treatment and Recovery Clinic | 60 | 4.3★ (18) | Denison, 35 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Guardian Recovery - Dallas Addiction Center | 58 | 4.8★ (65) | Plano, 46 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 61 best addiction counselors in Gainesville, 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 Denton, 34 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 162 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lewisville, 45 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 30 mi away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Grapevine, 49 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 106 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinney, 42 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Allen, 47 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #7 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.
Based in Keller, 49 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Denison, 35 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 46 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 GraceToChange
Based in McKinney, 41 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Frisco, 37 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in Carrollton, 45 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinney, 41 mi away
56/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Imagine Programs
Based in Plano, 48 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.5★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 47 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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 Anna, 36 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 48 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.5★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinney, 42 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinney, 43 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrollton, 43 mi away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinney, 43 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Southlake, 48 mi away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Frisco, 39 mi away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Frisco, 37 mi away
47/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
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 61 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gainesville
16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BreakThru Medical Withdrawal Management at Mercy Ardmore | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Chaitanya Ravi, Psychiatrist | 47 mi | |
| Children's Health Teen Recovery Program for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Plano | 42 mi | |
| Collin County Substance Abuse | 3.0★ (2) | 48 mi |
| Imagine Mind Counseling Center | 37 mi | |
| Life Intensity Counseling Services | 3.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| LifeSTAR Dallas | 44 mi | |
| Mindful Centers For Addiction and Trauma Therapy | 41 mi | |
| NRW Mental Wellness – Behavioral Support & Care | 43 mi | |
| Orama Residential Treatment Center | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Rumsha Hafeez, Psychiatrist | 5.0★ (1) | 46 mi |
| Sean Mishra, Counselor | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Shannon Duvall, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 47 mi | |
| Solomon Kaufman, Counselor | 47 mi | |
| Texas Alcohol & Drug Counseling | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Veronica Trauma and Addiction Counseling | 5.0★ (2) | 47 mi |
How we ranked Gainesville addiction counselors
We scored 61 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Gainesville?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Gainesville, TX is Roots Adolescent Renewal Ranch with an RP Score of 67/100. It has 4.3★ from 53 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Sante Center For Healing (#2) and Promises Dallas Fort Worth (#3) follow. We ranked 61 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Gainesville?
RankedPsychologists ranks 61 addiction counselors serving Gainesville, TX. Another 16 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 Gainesville work on weekends?
26 of 61 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roots Adolescent Renewal Ranch (#1), Sante Center For Healing (#2) and Promises Dallas Fort Worth (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Gainesville addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 61 rated addiction counselors in Gainesville is 4.8★, with a median of 20 reviews. Connections Wellness Group has the most, 432 reviews, and ranks #37. 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 Gainesville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 Gainesville
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 61 addiction counselors serving Gainesville.
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