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Best Addiction Counselors in Lancaster, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lancaster: Design for Change Recovery, RP Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 23

    Most-reviewed: The Discovery House, 231 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 266 ranked; ranked #23.

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

266 Lancaster addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 191 open Saturdays and 162 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 266 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Lancaster 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 Lancaster at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Design for Change Recovery825.0★ (108)LancasterSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Resilient Recovery Addiction Treatment Center805.0★ (36)LancasterSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Leona Valley Recovery Center794.4★ (28)LancasterSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Bellagio In The Desert Residential Treatment Center794.5★ (12)LancasterSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Bright Mission Recovery774.9★ (102)Palmdale, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Cycles of Change Recovery764.8★ (29)Palmdale, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Healthy Living Residential Program Santa Clarita724.9★ (95)Santa Clarita, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8California Wellness Retreat725.0★ (93)Sunland, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Aspire Counseling Services724.9★ (64)Santa Clarita, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10iVital Wellness714.9★ (16)Santa Clarita, 26 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 266 best addiction counselors in Lancaster, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  10. #10 iVital Wellness

    Based in Santa Clarita, 26 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    15668 Live Oak Springs Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91387
    View profile for iVital Wellness(661) 468-9899

  11. #11 Eden Recovery Center

    Based in Santa Clarita, 32 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    23324 Alamos Ln, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
    View profile for Eden Recovery Center(855) 999-3336

  13. #13 SV Recovery

    Based in Shadow Hills, 35 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10420 Penrose St., Sun Valley, CA 91352
    View profile for SV Recovery(800) 627-7077

  17. #17 Bliss Recovery

    Based in Los Angeles, 41 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2780 Creston Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
    View profile for Bliss Recovery(323) 870-9773

  19. #19 The High Road Program

    Based in Lancaster

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 3.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

    • 3.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    44823 Date Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534
    View profile for The High Road Program(661) 942-2241

  20. #20 Rising Lotus Recovery

    Based in North Hollywood, 37 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7701 Ampere Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    View profile for Rising Lotus Recovery(866) 868-0014

  21. #21 LA Valley Recovery

    Based in North Hollywood, 37 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7744 Mary Ellen Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    View profile for LA Valley Recovery(818) 927-4027

  22. #22 Avan Wellness Center

    Based in Van Nuys, 39 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7961 Paso Robles Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
    View profile for Avan Wellness Center(866) 771-6213

  23. #23 The Discovery House

    Based in North Hills, 41 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 231 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 231 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6956 Bertrand Ave, Reseda, CA 91335
    View profile for The Discovery House(818) 452-1676

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

addiction counselors in Lancaster, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Serenity Moon Recovery684.8★ (110)42 mi
27Elijah's House Treatment Center684.5★ (23)37 mi
28Lost Angels Treatment Center675.0★ (32)41 mi
29Invicta Recovery Center675.0★ (70)36 mi
30Alpha Recovery Center | Drug Rehabs Los Angeles674.9★ (46)In Lancaster
31Inneractions Intensive Outpatient Program674.9★ (49)43 mi
32Legacy Healing Center674.8★ (51)42 mi
33LA Wellness Home674.9★ (160)36 mi
34Connected Recovery Inc.675.0★ (13)40 mi
35Westwind Recovery674.7★ (161)45 mi
36The Villa Outpatient Services, Llc.675.0★ (21)42 mi
37A New Vision Treatment Center675.0★ (8)39 mi
38Annandale Behavioral Health674.3★ (16)38 mi
39Healing Treatment Center675.0★ (14)41 mi
40Northridge Recovery Center674.9★ (73)46 mi
41Aspire Counseling Services664.7★ (59)43 mi
42Casa Treatment Center664.1★ (34)38 mi
43Arision Treatment Center664.9★ (49)45 mi
44DetoxLA665.0★ (27)43 mi
45House of Zen665.0★ (34)44 mi
46Peaceful Life Recovery665.0★ (12)41 mi
47Renewal Health Group664.8★ (40)44 mi
48Dare To Dream Recovery664.6★ (9)40 mi
49Iris Healing Retreat664.9★ (28)44 mi
50Hearthstone Family Addiction Treatment and Recovery664.7★ (18)42 mi

Also serving Lancaster

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 Lancaster
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aegis Treatment Centers | Canoga Park5.0★ (2)43 mi
Alisa Kimberly Monicayo, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (1)39 mi
ANGER INTERVENTION SERVICES5.0★ (2)4 mi
Ayaka Robbins, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)49 mi
Design for Change Recovery5.0★ (1)In Lancaster
Eggleston Youth Centers, Inc. Short-Term Residential Treatment Program5.0★ (1)45 mi
Facey Medical Group - Valencia Behavioral Health5.0★ (1)31 mi
Family Psychiatry Counseling and Wellness1.0★ (1)44 mi
Linda A. Gary, MFT5.0★ (1)45 mi
Lunovia Healing Advisors & Addiction Treatment Helpline5.0★ (2)49 mi
Mark Albright Psychotherapy | Therapy for Men, Couples, Addiction, Life Transitions5.0★ (1)44 mi
MK Academy5.0★ (1)33 mi
More Life Recovery5.0★ (1)38 mi
MSH Mental Support – Helpline & Addiction Treatment Specialists5.0★ (1)39 mi
Norma Huayhua, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (1)39 mi
Pacific Clinics, Hollygrove4.5★ (2)44 mi
Pacifica Recovery, Inc.5.0★ (2)47 mi
PMH Helpline – Addiction Treatment & Behavioral Health Support5.0★ (1)48 mi
Raymond A. Jones, PhD, LMFT, CSAT5.0★ (2)46 mi
SRS Helpline - Addiction Treatment Specialists5.0★ (2)45 mi

How we ranked Lancaster addiction counselors

We scored 266 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Lancaster?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Lancaster, CA is Design for Change Recovery with an RP Score of 82/100. It has 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Resilient Recovery Addiction Treatment Center (#2) and Leona Valley Recovery Center (#3) follow. We ranked 266 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Lancaster?

RankedPsychologists ranks 266 addiction counselors serving Lancaster, CA. 6 of them are based in Lancaster; 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 Lancaster work on weekends?

191 of 266 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 162 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Design for Change Recovery (#1), Resilient Recovery Addiction Treatment Center (#2) and Leona Valley Recovery Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Lancaster addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 266 rated addiction counselors in Lancaster is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. The Discovery House has the most, 231 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 Lancaster count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 266 addiction counselors serving Lancaster.

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