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Best Addiction Counselors in Greenville, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Greenville: A Ray of Hope Substance Abuse Counseling Center,LLC, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 16

    Most-reviewed: ClientFirst Behavioral Health, 241 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #16.

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

24 Greenville addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.9★ across 24 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Greenville 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 Greenville at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1A Ray of Hope Substance Abuse Counseling Center,LLC725.0★ (3)Greenville—Overall
2Eastern Carolina Psychiatry and Mental Health645.0★ (20)GreenvilleSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Choices Substance Abuse And Mental Health Inc644.9★ (7)Greenville——
4Walter B Jones ADATC623.2★ (26)GreenvilleSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Goldsboro Comprehensive Treatment Center614.5★ (66)Goldsboro, 36 mi awaySat—
6Rocky Mount Treatment Center603.4★ (18)Rocky Mount, 36 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Brighter Start Health - New Bern Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Center595.0★ (40)New Bern, 39 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Advanced DWI Services583.0★ (10)Goldsboro, 36 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9HGDC Community Crises Center583.4★ (5)Goldsboro, 39 mi away——
10Greenville Comprehensive Treatment Center574.4★ (22)GreenvilleSat—

The 24 best addiction counselors in Greenville, 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.

  4. #4 Walter B Jones ADATC

    Based in Greenville

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.2★ from 26 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

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

    • 3.2★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2577 W 5th St, Greenville, NC 27834
    View profile for Walter B Jones ADATC(252) 830-3426

  6. #6 Rocky Mount Treatment Center

    Based in Rocky Mount, 36 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–9 AM
    Address
    104 Zebulon Ct, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
    View profile for Rocky Mount Treatment Center(252) 972-4357

  7. #7 Brighter Start Health - New Bern Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Center

    Based in New Bern, 39 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1414 McCarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for Brighter Start Health - New Bern Addiction and Mental Health Treatment Center(252) 271-0440

  8. #8 Advanced DWI Services

    Based in Goldsboro, 36 mi away

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1021 N Berkeley Blvd, Goldsboro, NC 27534
    View profile for Advanced DWI Services(919) 759-0192

  11. #11 Urton & Associates

    Based in Rocky Mount, 36 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3204 Sunset Ave Ste B, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
    View profile for Urton & Associates(252) 451-0000

  12. #12 Peri Counseling, PLLC

    Based in Greenville

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    708 Cromwell Dr Ste c, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for Peri Counseling, PLLC(252) 493-6215

  14. #14 Port Health

    Based in Greenville

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, based in Greenville.

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

    • 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4300-110 Sapphire Ct, Greenville, NC 27834
    View profile for Port Health(252) 830-7540

  16. #16 ClientFirst Behavioral Health

    Based in Goldsboro, 37 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 241 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2719 Graves Dr Ste 5, Goldsboro, NC 27534
    View profile for ClientFirst Behavioral Health(919) 330-4367

  17. #17 Dart Cherry Program

    Based in Goldsboro, 40 mi away

    48/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.5★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1302 West Ash Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530
    View profile for Dart Cherry Program(919) 731-7930

  18. #18 BHG Wilson Treatment Center

    Based in Wilson, 34 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–2 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    3709 Nash St NW, Wilson, NC 27896
    View profile for BHG Wilson Treatment Center(252) 206-5799

  21. #21 Straight Walk Family Services

    Based in Rocky Mount, 33 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    505 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
    View profile for Straight Walk Family Services(252) 212-5524

  22. #22 PORT HEALTH | New Bern Clinic

    Based in New Bern, 38 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.5★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 2.5★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 AM–12 AM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1309 Tatum Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for PORT HEALTH | New Bern Clinic(252) 672-8742

  23. #23 Deborah B Burnette, MAEd, LCMHC, LCAS, NCAC II, MAC, CCS and NCAF dba Centerpoint Counseling & Consultation

    Based in Rocky Mount, 36 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    852 Country Club Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
    View profile for Deborah B Burnette, MAEd, LCMHC, LCAS, NCAC II, MAC, CCS and NCAF dba Centerpoint Counseling & Consultation(252) 443-4401

Also serving Greenville

7 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 Greenville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Genesis Counseling of Goldsboro36 mi
Kairos Medical Consulting34 mi
Life Recovery Services PLLC39 mi
New Pathways Recovery Center, PLLC5.0★ (1)42 mi
PORT HEALTH | Greenville Facility Based Crisis Program2.5★ (2)In Greenville
Stepping Stones Community Resources33 mi
Stepping Stones CRI - DWI Services1.0★ (1)26 mi

How we ranked Greenville addiction counselors

We scored 24 Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Greenville?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Greenville, NC is A Ray of Hope Substance Abuse Counseling Center,LLC with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. Eastern Carolina Psychiatry and Mental Health (#2) and Choices Substance Abuse And Mental Health Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 24 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Greenville?

RankedPsychologists ranks 24 addiction counselors serving Greenville, NC. 9 of them are based in Greenville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 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 Greenville work on weekends?

9 of 24 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Eastern Carolina Psychiatry and Mental Health (#2), Walter B Jones ADATC (#4) and Goldsboro Comprehensive Treatment Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Greenville addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated addiction counselors in Greenville is 3.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. ClientFirst Behavioral Health has the most, 241 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 Greenville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 24 addiction counselors serving Greenville.

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