74/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Poquoson, VA (2026)
40 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Poquoson: Safe Harbor Recovery Center, RP Score 74/100; 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: The Farley Center, 341 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 40 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
40 Poquoson addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 40 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Poquoson 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safe Harbor Recovery Center | 74 | 4.5★ (86) | Portsmouth, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | The Farley Center | 74 | 4.5★ (341) | Williamsburg, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Master Center for Addiction Medicine | 69 | 4.8★ (29) | Hampton, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | GHR Center for Addiction Recovery and Treatment | 69 | 4.5★ (101) | Norfolk, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | BrightView | 68 | 4.2★ (72) | Newport News, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | SARP Portsmouth VA | 67 | 3.0★ (6) | Portsmouth, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | BrightView | 66 | 4.5★ (55) | Chesapeake, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Lighthouse Therapeutic Services | 65 | 3.3★ (7) | Chesapeake, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Avenues Recovery Center at Norfolk | 64 | 4.8★ (231) | Norfolk, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Savida Health Virginia Beach | 64 | 4.9★ (76) | Virginia Beach, 25 mi away | — | — |
The 40 best addiction counselors in Poquoson, 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.
Based in Williamsburg, 25 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 341 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 6 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 19 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 101 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 BrightView
Based in Newport News, 8 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 19 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#7 BrightView
Based in Chesapeake, 25 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 25 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 16 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 231 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 25 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 BrightView
Based in Virginia Beach, 21 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 88 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 18 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 Pathways Center
Based in Virginia Beach, 27 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 9 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 1.6★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 BrightView
Based in Suffolk, 27 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 22 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 9 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 8 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, 8 mi from Poquoson.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 7 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 20 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Williamsburg, 26 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 18 mi away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 16 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poquoson
54/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.2★ from 9 Google reviews, based in Poquoson.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 8 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, 8 mi from Poquoson.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 40 addiction counselors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #40, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Groups Recover Together | 54 | 4.1★ (17) | 9 mi |
| 27 | BHG Chesapeake South Treatment Center | 52 | 4.4★ (68) | 27 mi |
| 28 | Caroline Isoe, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 51 | 4.3★ (19) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Harbour View Training Center | 50 | 3.7★ (38) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Virginia Beach Comprehensive Treatment Center | 50 | 4.0★ (48) | 26 mi |
| 31 | Dawn Washington, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 50 | 5.0★ (25) | 24 mi |
| 32 | Crossroads Treatment Center of Suffolk, VA | 50 | 4.3★ (91) | 31 mi |
| 33 | Inspiration Health | 50 | 4.6★ (40) | 25 mi |
| 34 | Recovery Journal LLC | 50 | 3.9★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Whole Village Counseling, Advocacy, and Mental Health Services LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Sandstone Care Virginia Beach Outpatient Center | 49 | 4.0★ (12) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Quanda Griffin, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 49 | 4.6★ (30) | 25 mi |
| 38 | Colonial Behavioral Health | 48 | 2.9★ (27) | 19 mi |
| 39 | The Haven | 47 | 2.4★ (15) | 24 mi |
| 40 | Northgate Community Counseling Center | 46 | 3.1★ (7) | 27 mi |
Also serving Poquoson
5 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A. Richards Counseling and Psychotherapy, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Inspiring Lotus Healing Sanctuary, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Positive Pathways | 19 mi | |
| Shauna Polen, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | 25 mi | |
| Suffolk Addiction Treatment Advisers | 1.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
How we ranked Poquoson addiction counselors
We scored 40 Poquoson 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 13, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Poquoson data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an addiction counselor
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
- Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Poquoson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Poquoson?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Poquoson, VA is Safe Harbor Recovery Center with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Farley Center (#2) and Master Center for Addiction Medicine (#3) follow. We ranked 40 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 13, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Poquoson?
RankedPsychologists ranks 40 addiction counselors serving Poquoson, VA. 1 of them is based in Poquoson; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 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 Poquoson work on weekends?
12 of 40 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Safe Harbor Recovery Center (#1), The Farley Center (#2) and GHR Center for Addiction Recovery and Treatment (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Poquoson addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 40 rated addiction counselors in Poquoson is 4.3★, with a median of 26 reviews. The Farley Center has the most, 341 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 Poquoson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Poquoson 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 Poquoson 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 Poquoson
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 40 addiction counselors serving Poquoson.
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