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Best Addiction Counselors in Pleasant Prairie, WI (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Pleasant Prairie: Lake County Health Department - Addictions Treatment Program, RP Score 71/100; 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Elevare Behavioral Health, 346 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 209 ranked; ranked #5.

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

209 Pleasant Prairie addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 118 open Saturdays and 68 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 209 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lake County Health Department - Addictions Treatment Program713.5★ (11)Waukegan, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Alpharus Health713.9★ (209)Fox Lake, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Mathers Recovery - Fox Lake704.8★ (148)Fox Lake, 17 mi awaySat—
4Lake County Health Department - Women's Residential Services694.7★ (13)Vernon Hills, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Elevare Behavioral Health694.5★ (346)Elgin, 38 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Community Medical Services674.4★ (90)West Allis, 31 mi awaySat · Sun—
7West Milwaukee Comprehensive Treatment Center674.4★ (145)West Allis, 32 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Rosecrance Northbrook Office675.0★ (25)Northbrook, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Gregory R. Kaftan, MD674.9★ (51)Racine, 14 mi away——
10Community Medical Services664.3★ (42)South Milwaukee, 26 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 209 best addiction counselors in Pleasant Prairie, 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 Pleasant Prairie

    Based in Waukegan, 13 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3002 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
  2. Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 209 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 209 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    25480 W Cedar Crest Ln, Lake Villa, IL 60046
  3. Based in Fox Lake, 17 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 148 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat 7 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 Towne Centre Ln, Fox Lake, IL 60020
  4. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    24647 N Milwaukee Ave #1576, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
  5. Based in Elgin, 38 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 346 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    411 W River Rd, Elgin, IL 60123
  6. Based in West Allis, 31 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 90 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 4:30 AM–3:30 PM
    Address
    2814 S 108th St, West Allis, WI 53227
  7. Based in West Allis, 32 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 145 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5 AM–1 PM · Fri 5 AM–2:30 PM · Sat 5 AM–12 PM · Sun 6 AM–10 AM
    Address
    1610 Miller Park Way, West Milwaukee, WI 53214
  8. Based in Northbrook, 29 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    3100 Dundee Rd Ste 703, Northbrook, IL 60062
  9. Based in Racine, 14 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1320 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403
  10. Based in South Milwaukee, 26 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–10 AM
    Address
    1333 College Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
  11. Based in Kenosha, 6 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6530 Sheridan Rd #7, Kenosha, WI 53143
  12. Based in Waukegan, 14 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat 6 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2424 Washington St Ste 208, Waukegan, IL 60085
  13. Based in Libertyville, 20 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–10 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1117 S Milwaukee Ave Ste A-8, Libertyville, IL 60048
  14. Based in Niles, 37 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    7638 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714
  15. Based in Gurnee, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 S Greenleaf St Ste 106, Gurnee, IL 60031
  16. Based in Hoffman Estates, 36 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 70 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1776 Moon Lake Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
  17. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1400 Lake Cook Rd, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
  18. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3004 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
  19. 62/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    801 Gloucester Dr, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  20. Based in Vernon Hills, 21 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 5 PM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1111 N Milwaukee Ave Unit 242, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

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

addiction counselors in Pleasant Prairie, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Eric Gordon & Associates614.0★ (4)36 mi
27Multicultural Trauma and Addiction Treatment Center of Wisconsin615.0★ (3)36 mi
28DUI Classes Deerfield & DUI Evaluation614.3★ (6)28 mi
29Teen Challenge Chicago603.0★ (21)45 mi
30CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine604.4★ (35)3 mi
31Northern Illinois Recovery Center604.7★ (182)27 mi
32Bobby Buonauro Clinic Inc604.4★ (44)39 mi
33Nicasa Behavioral Health Services - Bridge House594.3★ (16)13 mi
34LSSI Addiction Treatment Center - Kenmore593.2★ (38)42 mi
35Dui And Addiction Counseling Center594.2★ (5)22 mi
36Peter Costello, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner594.9★ (28)12 mi
37Lake Harbor Behavioral Health594.6★ (9)14 mi
38PEER Services583.8★ (9)37 mi
39West Side Alano Club Inc584.9★ (8)43 mi
40Racine Comprehensive Treatment Center584.5★ (44)11 mi
41CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine584.5★ (31)11 mi
42New Directions Addiction Recovery Services574.6★ (8)32 mi
43Treatment Centers of Illinois/ Lombard Treatment574.8★ (17)47 mi
44Alpharus Health574.2★ (18)48 mi
45Affiliated Wellness Group562.6★ (5)43 mi
46Care Addiction Center564.7★ (74)49 mi
47ASAP Addiction Services And Pharmacotherapy - West Allis564.5★ (35)33 mi
48Rogers Behavioral Health563.0★ (27)1 mi
49Chicago Treatment and Counseling Center III564.9★ (21)49 mi
50Alpharus Health564.2★ (141)49 mi

Also serving Pleasant Prairie

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 Pleasant Prairie addiction counselors

We scored 209 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Pleasant Prairie?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Pleasant Prairie, WI is Lake County Health Department - Addictions Treatment Program with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Alpharus Health (#2) and Mathers Recovery - Fox Lake (#3) follow. We ranked 209 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Pleasant Prairie?

RankedPsychologists ranks 209 addiction counselors serving Pleasant Prairie, WI. 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 Pleasant Prairie work on weekends?

118 of 209 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 68 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lake County Health Department - Addictions Treatment Program (#1), Alpharus Health (#2) and Mathers Recovery - Fox Lake (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Pleasant Prairie addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 209 rated addiction counselors in Pleasant Prairie is 4.2★, with a median of 19 reviews. Elevare Behavioral Health has the most, 346 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Pleasant Prairie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 209 addiction counselors serving Pleasant Prairie.