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Best Addiction Counselors in North Reading, MA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Reading: Topsail Addiction Treatment, RP Score 80/100; 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Recovery Centers of America at Danvers, 395 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 259 ranked; ranked #6.

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

259 North Reading addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 153 open Saturdays and 115 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 259 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in North Reading 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 North Reading at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Topsail Addiction Treatment805.0★ (168)North Andover, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Shine Wellness and Recovery795.0★ (68)Saugus, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Power of Recovery794.9★ (218)Revere, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Renova Behavioral Health784.8★ (39)Peabody, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Insight Recovery Treatment Center785.0★ (37)Winchester, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Recovery Centers of America at Danvers784.2★ (395)Danvers, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Real Recovery Centers785.0★ (117)Chelmsford, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8East Point Recovery Centers774.8★ (34)Beverly, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Clover Behavioral Health774.8★ (56)Chelmsford, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Chapters Recovery Center764.9★ (86)Danvers, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 259 best addiction counselors in North Reading, 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.

  3. #3 Power of Recovery

    Based in Revere, 12 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    385 Broadway #203, Revere, MA 02151
    View profile for Power of Recovery(857) 437-6937

  7. #7 Real Recovery Centers

    Based in Chelmsford, 15 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    67 Parkhurst Rd Unit 2-3, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Real Recovery Centers(978) 321-6554

  18. #18 Engage Wellness

    Based in Malden, 11 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    214 Commercial St Unit 206, Malden, MA 02148
    View profile for Engage Wellness(781) 785-8788

  20. #20 Pegasus House

    Based in Lawrence, 10 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews.

    • 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    482 Lowell St, Lawrence, MA 01841
    View profile for Pegasus House(978) 687-4257

  22. #22 Hope House, Inc.

    Based in Boston, 17 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews.

    • 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8 Farnham St, Boston, MA 02119
    View profile for Hope House, Inc.(617) 971-9360

  23. #23 Resolute Recovery

    Based in Peabody, 6 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Corporate Pl #401, Peabody, MA 01960
    View profile for Resolute Recovery(978) 706-6967

  25. #25 Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

    Based in Saugus, 7 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews.

    • 3.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 5:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun 5:30 AM–11 AM
    Address
    184 Broadway St Suites 17 & 18, 184 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
    View profile for Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.(877) 697-3422

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

addiction counselors in North Reading, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Gavin Foundation - Devine Recovery Center724.6★ (51)17 mi
27Gavin Foundation Inc Center for Recovery Services724.6★ (60)17 mi
28Bedrock Recovery Center714.3★ (393)28 mi
29Answer House712.5★ (13)17 mi
30Oxford IOP Lynn MA713.0★ (5)10 mi
31Habit Opco - Lowell714.3★ (27)14 mi
32Women's View-Psychological Center713.0★ (4)10 mi
33Health Care Resource Centers Peabody714.2★ (24)5 mi
34Spring Hill Recovery Outpatient Center - Massachusetts704.3★ (6)23 mi
35Health Care Resource Centers Boston704.2★ (31)17 mi
36Caspar Inc703.2★ (5)13 mi
37Middlesex Recovery Woburn704.8★ (46)6 mi
38️GH Recovery Solutions694.3★ (6)27 mi
39Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.693.1★ (14)16 mi
40Lawrence Medical Center - Lynn693.9★ (34)11 mi
41New Horizons Medical694.4★ (23)13 mi
42Greater Boston Addiction Centers694.9★ (285)20 mi
43Eleanor Health693.7★ (3)17 mi
44Link House694.4★ (7)19 mi
45Health Care Resource Centers Jamaica Plain684.0★ (9)19 mi
46Massachusetts Center for Addiction685.0★ (182)23 mi
47AdCare Outpatient Facility, Quincy684.3★ (12)23 mi
48Gilly's House Inc674.8★ (44)41 mi
49Health Care Resource Centers Chelsea673.5★ (37)13 mi
50Lawrence Medical Center - Quincy674.8★ (69)24 mi

Also serving North Reading

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 North Reading
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adolescent Substance Use and Addiction Program at Waltham3.0★ (2)17 mi
Alan Fisch MD3.0★ (2)17 mi
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation - Clinic Services5.0★ (2)16 mi
Center for Sex & Love Addiction5.0★ (1)10 mi
John-Marc Austin, Psychiatrist4.5★ (2)16 mi
LCHC Primary Care & Behavioral3.0★ (2)10 mi
Michael Luba LICSW5.0★ (1)8 mi
Next Stop Sober3.0★ (2)13 mi
Project Turnabout5.0★ (2)28 mi
Quincy Comprehensive Treatment Center - Mobile5.0★ (2)24 mi
Sameem Behavioral Health3.0★ (2)19 mi
Serenity Now Healthcare3.0★ (2)43 mi
Shiloh House (Women's)5.0★ (2)18 mi
Sith Riantawan, Psychiatrist4.5★ (2)32 mi
South Bay Community Services5.0★ (1)10 mi
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.5.0★ (2)43 mi
The Counseling Center at Millbury3.0★ (2)44 mi
Through Liberty Counseling5.0★ (2)33 mi
Tuyet Nguyen, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)23 mi
Vanessa Machado, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)47 mi

How we ranked North Reading addiction counselors

We scored 259 North Reading 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 North Reading 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 North Reading: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in North Reading?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in North Reading, MA is Topsail Addiction Treatment with an RP Score of 80/100. It has 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Shine Wellness and Recovery (#2) and Power of Recovery (#3) follow. We ranked 259 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in North Reading?

RankedPsychologists ranks 259 addiction counselors serving North Reading, MA. 1 of them is based in North Reading; 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 North Reading work on weekends?

153 of 259 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 115 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Topsail Addiction Treatment (#1), Shine Wellness and Recovery (#2) and Power of Recovery (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do North Reading addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 259 rated addiction counselors in North Reading is 4.6★, with a median of 24 reviews. Recovery Centers of America at Danvers has the most, 395 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 North Reading count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the North Reading 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 North Reading 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 North Reading

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 259 addiction counselors serving North Reading.

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