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Best Addiction Counselors in New Kensington, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New Kensington: Right Track Addiction Services, RP Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 14

    Most-reviewed: Recovery Centers of America at Monroeville, 286 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 83 ranked; ranked #14.

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

83 New Kensington addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 25 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 83 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in New Kensington 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 New Kensington at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Right Track Addiction Services734.9★ (106)Pittsburgh, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Crossroads Treatment Center of Wilmerding, PA704.5★ (170)North Versailles, 13 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Trilogy Wellness705.0★ (24)Butler, 21 mi away——
4Crossroads Treatment Center of Carrick, PA694.5★ (251)Pittsburgh, 17 mi awaySat—
5Crossroads Treatment Center of Monroeville, PA694.2★ (52)Monroeville, 9 mi awaySun—
6Sphs Behavioral Health683.0★ (9)New KensingtonEvenings—
7Accessible Recovery Services683.8★ (48)Cranberry Township, 20 mi away——
8South Hills Recovery Project684.8★ (199)Mount Lebanon, 25 mi awaySat—
9GRC: North Strabane - Outpatient685.0★ (9)Washington, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Allied Addiction Recovery, LLC682.0★ (6)Pittsburgh, 15 mi away——

The 83 best addiction counselors in New Kensington, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in New Kensington

    #1 Right Track Addiction Services

    Based in Pittsburgh, 18 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    4141 Brownsville Rd Ste 1-A, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
    View profile for Right Track Addiction Services(412) 207-8774

  2. #2 Crossroads Treatment Center of Wilmerding, PA

    Based in North Versailles, 13 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 170 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 170 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 4:30 PM–8:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    419 Westinghouse Ave, Wilmerding, PA 15148
    View profile for Crossroads Treatment Center of Wilmerding, PA(570) 203-2278

  3. #3 Trilogy Wellness

    Based in Butler, 21 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Address
    300 Hansen Plaza, Lyndora, PA 16045
    View profile for Trilogy Wellness(877) 446-6331

  4. #4 Crossroads Treatment Center of Carrick, PA

    Based in Pittsburgh, 17 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 251 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 251 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–3:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–2:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3000 Brownsville Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15227
    View profile for Crossroads Treatment Center of Carrick, PA(570) 203-2278

  5. #5 Crossroads Treatment Center of Monroeville, PA

    Based in Monroeville, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–1 PM · Wed closed · Thu 10 AM–2 PM · Fri 1 PM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    4327 Northern Pike Ste 103, Monroeville, PA 15146
    View profile for Crossroads Treatment Center of Monroeville, PA(570) 203-2278

  6. #6 Sphs Behavioral Health

    Based in New Kensington

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–8 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Kensington Square, New Kensington, PA 15068
    View profile for Sphs Behavioral Health(724) 339-6860

  7. #7 Accessible Recovery Services

    Based in Cranberry Township, 20 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 48 Google reviews
    Address
    301 Smith Dr Ste 1, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    View profile for Accessible Recovery Services(724) 591-5236

  8. #8 South Hills Recovery Project

    Based in Mount Lebanon, 25 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 199 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 199 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    850 Boyce Rd #2, Bridgeville, PA 15017
    View profile for South Hills Recovery Project(724) 260-5179

  11. #11 Crossroads Treatment Center of Cranberry Township, PA

    Based in Cranberry Township, 20 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–3 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
    Address
    301 Smith Dr Ste 1, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    View profile for Crossroads Treatment Center of Cranberry Township, PA(570) 203-2278

  12. #12 White Oak Wellness

    Based in McKeesport, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1966 Lincoln Way #100, White Oak, PA 15131
    View profile for White Oak Wellness(412) 673-5653

  15. #15 UPMC Health Systems

    Based in Pittsburgh, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:45 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
    View profile for UPMC Health Systems(412) 864-5300

  17. #17 Renewal, Inc.

    Based in Pittsburgh, 15 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.2★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.2★ from 73 Google reviews
    Address
    704 Second Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    View profile for Renewal, Inc.(412) 690-2445

  18. #18 Northwood Health Systems

    Based in Weirton, 42 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    353 American Way, Weirton, WV 26062
    View profile for Northwood Health Systems(304) 217-3050

  20. #20 Discovery House

    Based in Cranberry Township, 20 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 Smith Dr, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
    View profile for Discovery House(724) 779-2010

  24. #24 Highland House Inc

    Based in New Castle, 43 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    312 Highland Ave, New Castle, PA 16101
    View profile for Highland House Inc(724) 654-7760

  25. #25 AppleGate Recovery Washington - N. Main St.

    Based in Washington, 37 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 125 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–12 PM · Tue 7 AM–3:30 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    997 N Main St, Washington, PA 15301
    View profile for AppleGate Recovery Washington - N. Main St.(412) 502-5188

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

addiction counselors in New Kensington, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26GRC: Brentwood – Outpatient634.0★ (4)18 mi
27Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center Inpatient Treatment Facility623.7★ (11)20 mi
28Turning Point At Washington624.1★ (19)37 mi
29Allied Addiction Recovery603.0★ (4)38 mi
30MedMark Treatment Centers Washington603.9★ (21)38 mi
31Crossroads Treatment Center of Natrona Heights, PA584.6★ (47)4 mi
32Washington Drug-Alcohol Commn584.4★ (19)38 mi
33New Life Renewal Services564.5★ (34)12 mi
34Crossroads Treatment Center of Butler, PA564.7★ (186)21 mi
35Crossroads Treatment Center of Greensburg, PA554.6★ (228)22 mi
36OARS New Castle - Outpatient Addiction Recovery Services554.8★ (16)43 mi
37Crossroads Treatment Center of Pittsburgh, PA (Clayton Avenue)554.6★ (53)15 mi
38Axiom Family Counseling Services, Inc.553.0★ (27)In New Kensington
39Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania544.9★ (36)15 mi
40Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania544.8★ (24)13 mi
41Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center Outpatient534.4★ (22)21 mi
42DreamLife Recovery533.8★ (13)8 mi
43Center for Integrative Change535.0★ (3)19 mi
44JADE Wellness Center Wexford534.8★ (24)16 mi
45Kevin Caridad ACT, LCSW, PhD523.7★ (3)19 mi
46Pyramid Healthcare Pittsburgh Outpatient Treatment Center523.9★ (37)15 mi
47Crossroads Treatment Center of Bridgeville, PA524.7★ (45)24 mi
48Pittsburgh Recovery Centers524.5★ (22)17 mi
49Mind Dojo524.1★ (59)18 mi
50JADE Wellness Center Southside524.6★ (11)15 mi

Also serving New Kensington

17 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 New Kensington
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania5.0★ (2)20 mi
Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania5.0★ (1)27 mi
Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania16 mi
Christian Counseling Associates of Western Pennsylvania31 mi
Christopher Bedford, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)24 mi
Cranberry Psychological Center- Intervention Services18 mi
Familylinks, Inc.5.0★ (1)11 mi
Gateway Rehabilitation Center3.0★ (2)24 mi
Harry Ash, M.Ed.16 mi
Insights Behavioral21 mi
Jefferson Behavioral Health48 mi
Jefferson County Prevention & Recovery Board47 mi
Kimberlee Ann Love, LCSW, CCTP-Behavioral Health, Addiction,Trauma20 mi
LaurelCare Treatment Services - Jefferson20 mi
Mark Patterson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner13 mi
Paul Herman, PhD.16 mi
Veritas Counseling Center5.0★ (1)13 mi

How we ranked New Kensington addiction counselors

We scored 83 New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in New Kensington?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in New Kensington, PA is Right Track Addiction Services with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Crossroads Treatment Center of Wilmerding, PA (#2) and Trilogy Wellness (#3) follow. We ranked 83 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in New Kensington?

RankedPsychologists ranks 83 addiction counselors serving New Kensington, PA. 2 of them are based in New Kensington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 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 New Kensington work on weekends?

25 of 83 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Right Track Addiction Services (#1), Crossroads Treatment Center of Wilmerding, PA (#2) and Crossroads Treatment Center of Carrick, PA (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do New Kensington addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 83 rated addiction counselors in New Kensington is 4.3★, with a median of 24 reviews. Recovery Centers of America at Monroeville has the most, 286 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 New Kensington count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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 New Kensington

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 83 addiction counselors serving New Kensington.

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