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Best Addiction Counselors in Ocean Acres, NJ (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ocean Acres: Enlightened Recovery - Egg Harbor City, RP Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 15

    Most-reviewed: Recovery Centers of America at Raritan Bay, 355 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 166 ranked; ranked #15.

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

166 Ocean Acres addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 92 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 166 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Enlightened Recovery - Egg Harbor City744.9★ (185)Vineland, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Achieve Wellness & Recovery714.9★ (79)Pleasantville, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Quantum Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center714.7★ (142)Toms River, 14 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Pinelands Recovery Center704.4★ (165)Vincentown, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Tribe Intensive Marlton NJ695.0★ (53)Marlton, 36 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Maryville Integrated Care693.5★ (24)Browns Mills, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Destination Recovery LLC684.8★ (135)Levittown, 41 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8ShoreBreak Recovery685.0★ (81)Ocean AcresSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Suburban Health Clinic of Toms River685.0★ (20)Toms River, 16 mi awaySat—
10Sobriety Solutions of New Jersey674.7★ (35)Sicklerville, 38 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 166 best addiction counselors in Ocean Acres, 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.

  13. #13 Union First

    Based in Mount Holly, 32 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
    737 Main St #4, Lumberton Township, NJ 08048
    View profile for Union First(855) 215-2023

  19. #19 Outreach

    Based in Toms River, 16 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Plaza Dr #16, Toms River, NJ 08757
    View profile for Outreach(410) 800-4466

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

addiction counselors in Ocean Acres, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26New Hope Integrated Behavioral Health Care633.5★ (226)42 mi
27Iron Recovery & Wellness Center633.8★ (5)15 mi
28Work JBRC623.5★ (43)28 mi
29The Counseling Center at Monmouth Junction614.3★ (3)48 mi
30Silver Linings Recovery Center614.8★ (104)45 mi
31Clear Direction Recovery Centers614.7★ (56)34 mi
32Avisa Recovery614.8★ (18)15 mi
33Unity Place Inc.614.2★ (35)28 mi
34New Hope Foundation603.6★ (15)36 mi
35Affinity Healthcare Group-Cherry Hill604.4★ (29)40 mi
36Daybreak Treatment Solutions605.0★ (5)42 mi
37Joe Ortiz Interventionist605.0★ (17)47 mi
38Addiction & Mental Health Services594.1★ (28)49 mi
39Renova Recovery595.0★ (19)21 mi
40Another Door Opens Recovery Center594.7★ (35)45 mi
41Camp Cedar Knoll594.4★ (20)47 mi
42Evolve Recovery Center Toms River593.8★ (28)17 mi
43Agape Counseling Services584.0★ (16)10 mi
44Solstice Counseling & Wellness Center584.6★ (24)47 mi
45Lacey Treatment Services584.1★ (9)In Ocean Acres
46Outreach574.6★ (61)42 mi
47Suburban Health Clinic of Woodbury575.0★ (11)47 mi
48Oaks Integrated Care574.4★ (79)43 mi
49Rebirth Recovery Center574.9★ (79)34 mi
50Crossroads Treatment Center of Lanoka Harbor, NJ574.9★ (38)In Ocean Acres

Also serving Ocean Acres

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 Ocean Acres
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Behavioral Care Services Center1.0★ (1)35 mi
Better Life Counseling & Consulting, LLC5.0★ (1)46 mi
Cherry Hill Recovery Resource Center5.0★ (1)43 mi
Chronic Pain Reduce3.0★ (1)44 mi
Cliff Koblin, MA, LPC, LCADC - Mental Health Services & Addiction Treatment5.0★ (1)47 mi
Coastline Recovery Center16 mi
Counseling Solutions2.0★ (1)38 mi
Counseling Support Services, LLC5.0★ (2)36 mi
David Street, Psychiatrist5.0★ (1)49 mi
Eleanor Health5.0★ (2)20 mi
Happiness Alco᠎ho᠎l De᠎tox Recovery Centers5.0★ (2)41 mi
Himmel Counseling Center for Substance Abuse5.0★ (1)43 mi
J Victoria Laszlo, LCSW5.0★ (1)49 mi
New Beginnings Clementon5.0★ (1)38 mi
Overcome Wellness & Recovery3.0★ (2)23 mi
Preferred Children's Services Inc5.0★ (1)16 mi
Sarah Shah, Therapy Clinician5.0★ (2)39 mi
Sprout Health Group4.0★ (2)39 mi
The Council On Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey5.0★ (1)41 mi
Triangle Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services5.0★ (1)15 mi

How we ranked Ocean Acres addiction counselors

We scored 166 Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Ocean Acres?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Ocean Acres, NJ is Enlightened Recovery - Egg Harbor City with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Achieve Wellness & Recovery (#2) and Quantum Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 166 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Ocean Acres?

RankedPsychologists ranks 166 addiction counselors serving Ocean Acres, NJ. 3 of them are based in Ocean Acres; 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 Ocean Acres work on weekends?

92 of 166 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Enlightened Recovery - Egg Harbor City (#1), Achieve Wellness & Recovery (#2) and Quantum Outpatient Addiction Treatment Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Ocean Acres addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 166 rated addiction counselors in Ocean Acres is 4.5★, with a median of 24 reviews. Recovery Centers of America at Raritan Bay has the most, 355 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Ocean Acres count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 166 addiction counselors serving Ocean Acres.

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