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Best Addiction Counselors in Newport Beach, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newport Beach: Oasis Treatment Centers, RP Score 82/100; 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: The District Recovery Community, 279 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 501 ranked; ranked #2.

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

501 Newport Beach addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 320 open Saturdays and 267 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 501 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Oasis Treatment Centers825.0★ (218)Costa Mesa, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2The District Recovery Community804.8★ (279)Huntington Beach, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3South Coast Counseling804.7★ (99)Costa Mesa, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Sober Partners Newport Beach804.5★ (66)Newport BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Akua Mind Body - Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Newport Beach794.3★ (102)Newport BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Renu Healthcare795.0★ (28)Costa Mesa, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7The Grove Recovery Community795.0★ (100)Santa Ana, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8PACE Recovery Center, LLC794.2★ (77)Newport BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Pacific Shores Recovery794.9★ (118)Costa Mesa, 1 mi away——
10New Existence Recovery794.7★ (80)Huntington Beach, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 501 best addiction counselors in Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach

    Based in Costa Mesa, 2 mi away

    82/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1901 Newport Blvd #271, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  2. Based in Costa Mesa, 2 mi away

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 99 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    693 Plumer St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  3. 79/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 102 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    20271 SW Birch St #200, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  4. Based in Costa Mesa, 3 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1008 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  5. Based in Santa Ana, 8 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1560 Brookhollow Dr Ste 106, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  6. Based in Newport Beach

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 77 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    20051 SW Birch St, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  7. Based in Costa Mesa, 1 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 118 Google reviews
    Address
    206 Cabrillo St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  8. Based in Huntington Beach, 6 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    423 13th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  9. Based in Costa Mesa, 5 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3151 Airway Ave Ste L2, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  10. 78/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    328 University Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  11. Based in Mission Viejo, 15 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    26010 Acero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  12. Based in Huntington Beach, 6 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7761 Garfield Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  13. 77/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6272 Farinella Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  14. Based in Santa Ana, 9 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    503 N Daisy Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92703
  15. Based in Garden Grove, 11 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12781 Josephine St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
  16. 77/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    369 Ralcam Pl, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  17. Based in Lake Forest, 12 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 176 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 176 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    23726 Birtcher Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630
  18. Based in Huntington Beach, 5 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    603 Lake St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  19. Based in Huntington Beach, 6 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    18652 Florida St #200, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  20. Based in Huntington Beach, 8 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    16168 Beach Blvd #100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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

addiction counselors in Newport Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Westminster Recovery - Addiction Treatment Center764.9★ (14)9 mi
27Beachside Recovery764.2★ (40)7 mi
28Peaceful Path Recovery764.6★ (19)9 mi
29Restorations Health Care765.0★ (106)18 mi
30Hillside Mission Recovery765.0★ (78)17 mi
31Seek Recovery754.7★ (21)12 mi
32Broadway Treatment Center754.7★ (47)6 mi
33Anchored Recovery Community754.7★ (103)18 mi
34Hope Restored LLC744.9★ (11)14 mi
35Compass Recovery745.0★ (14)16 mi
36Mission Recovery Home745.0★ (3)12 mi
37New Life Treatment Center743.5★ (81)8 mi
38Framework Recovery744.9★ (29)10 mi
39Gratitude Lodge-Southern California Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center745.0★ (117)In Newport Beach
40Capo by The Sea744.6★ (49)19 mi
41Gratitude Lodge-Drug & Alcohol Substance Abuse Addiction Center Newport Beach, CA744.9★ (149)In Newport Beach
4212 South Recovery744.7★ (75)12 mi
43Rooted Stillness735.0★ (3)7 mi
44Akua Mind Body - Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment Long Beach734.4★ (19)19 mi
45Northbound Treatment Services | Addiction Treatment Newport Beach734.7★ (130)In Newport Beach
46South Shores Recovery734.4★ (44)20 mi
47Trinity Behavioral Health734.8★ (80)25 mi
48Blue Skies Treatment Center724.9★ (37)24 mi
49A Better Life Recovery723.6★ (17)17 mi
50New Beginnings Addiction Treatment & Recovery724.8★ (11)21 mi

Also serving Newport Beach

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.

How we ranked Newport Beach addiction counselors

We scored 501 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Newport Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Newport Beach, CA is Oasis Treatment Centers with an RP Score of 82/100. It has 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The District Recovery Community (#2) and South Coast Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 501 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Newport Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 501 addiction counselors serving Newport Beach, CA. 7 of them are based in Newport Beach; 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 Newport Beach work on weekends?

320 of 501 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 267 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Oasis Treatment Centers (#1), The District Recovery Community (#2) and South Coast Counseling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Newport Beach addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 501 rated addiction counselors in Newport Beach is 4.7★, with a median of 23 reviews. The District Recovery Community has the most, 279 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Newport Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 501 addiction counselors serving Newport Beach.