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Best Addiction Counselors in Rancho Mirage, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Rancho Mirage: Banyan Palm Springs, RP Score 81/100; 4.7★ from 318 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 48

    Most-reviewed: Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Hemet, 234 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 55 ranked after Banyan Palm Springs; ranked #48.

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

55 Rancho Mirage addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 40 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 55 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Banyan Palm Springs814.7★ (318)Cathedral City, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation804.2★ (176)Rancho MirageSat · Sun · Evenings—
3The Oasis794.6★ (19)Rancho MirageSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Desert Willow Wellness775.0★ (14)Palm Springs, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Intervention 911754.3★ (7)Palm Springs, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Ken Seeley Communities753.6★ (28)Palm Springs, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc744.7★ (52)Desert Hot Springs, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8The Ranch Recovery Centers / Hacienda Valdez744.4★ (26)Desert Hot Springs, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Soroptimist House of Hope723.2★ (9)Desert Hot Springs, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Michael's House Transitional Living723.9★ (14)Palm Springs, 10 mi away——

The 55 best addiction counselors in Rancho Mirage, 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 Rancho Mirage

    #1 Banyan Palm Springs

    Based in Cathedral City, 5 mi away

    81/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 318 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 318 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    67580 Jones Rd, Cathedral City, CA 92234
    View profile for Banyan Palm Springs(760) 642-1112

  3. #3 The Oasis

    Based in Rancho Mirage

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    70411 Desert Cove Ave, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for The Oasis(760) 478-5578

  4. #4 Desert Willow Wellness

    Based in Palm Springs, 8 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2950 Ranchero Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Desert Willow Wellness(760) 465-1302

  5. #5 Intervention 911

    Based in Palm Springs, 9 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1900 E Tahquitz Canyon Way # B1, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Intervention 911(866) 835-3096

  6. #6 Ken Seeley Communities

    Based in Palm Springs, 9 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1900 E Tahquitz Canyon Way # B1, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Ken Seeley Communities(855) 425-8094

  7. #7 Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc

    Based in Desert Hot Springs, 19 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7885 Annandale Ave, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
    View profile for Ranch Recovery Centers, Inc(760) 329-2924

  9. #9 Soroptimist House of Hope

    Based in Desert Hot Springs, 15 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13525 Cielo Azul Way, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
    View profile for Soroptimist House of Hope(760) 329-4673

  11. #11 Gravity Treatment Center

    Based in Desert Hot Springs, 16 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    11335 Pomelo Dr, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
    View profile for Gravity Treatment Center(855) 933-4280

  12. #12 Tranquil Palms

    Based in Palm Desert, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    74075 El Paseo b2, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    View profile for Tranquil Palms(760) 387-7620

  14. #14 Palm Springs Ca Drug Rehabilitation | Square One Medical

    Based in Palm Springs, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    165 N Luring Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92262
    View profile for Palm Springs Ca Drug Rehabilitation | Square One Medical(760) 286-9946

  15. #15 Aurora Recovery Center

    Based in Beaumont, 35 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    210 W 6th St, Beaumont, CA 92223
    View profile for Aurora Recovery Center(619) 870-2279

  18. #18 Reviving You Recovery

    Based in Menifee, 42 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    28889 Park Trail Way, Menifee, CA 92584
    View profile for Reviving You Recovery(951) 476-1898

  20. #20 Desert Sage

    Based in Indio, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed 12 AM–12 AM · Thu–Sun closed
    Address
    82485 Miles Ave, Indio, CA 92201
    View profile for Desert Sage

  21. #21 Evexia Health Services

    Based in Hemet, 32 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–10:45 AM
    Address
    601 E Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92543
    View profile for Evexia Health Services(951) 391-1470

  23. #23 Liberty House Recovery

    Based in Redlands, 49 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    710 The Terrace, Redlands, CA 92374
    View profile for Liberty House Recovery(909) 488-7181

  24. #24 New Origins

    Based in Redlands, 49 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    101 E Redlands Blvd #200, Redlands, CA 92373
    View profile for New Origins(909) 303-1294

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

addiction counselors in Rancho Mirage, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Destiny Recovery Center655.0★ (41)49 mi
27Ranch Creek Recovery654.9★ (32)48 mi
28Michael's House Outpatient644.7★ (69)10 mi
29The Hope Ranch Recovery644.8★ (28)50 mi
30Affinity Recovery644.7★ (142)15 mi
31Ranch Creek Recovery633.9★ (7)46 mi
32Addiction Therapeutic Services - Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment624.1★ (14)In Rancho Mirage
33MFI Recovery Center Banning Outpatient Services604.5★ (8)30 mi
34Blue Tiger Recovery593.7★ (6)2 mi
35MFI Recovery Center Hemet Outpatient Services594.0★ (8)32 mi
36U-Turn For Christ573.9★ (135)49 mi
37Life's Journey Center Inc573.8★ (10)10 mi
38Coachella Valley Rescue Mission563.2★ (92)13 mi
39Desert Comprehensive Treatment Center553.9★ (33)10 mi
40Addiction Counseling & Education, Inc.554.7★ (15)32 mi
41ABC Recovery Center554.4★ (71)11 mi
42Day By Day Treatment555.0★ (4)45 mi
43Desert Marriage & Family Counseling Inc.543.0★ (22)1 mi
44Solution Based Treatment534.7★ (123)47 mi
45MFI Recovery Center La Vista Recovery Center for Women534.7★ (19)31 mi
46Mountain Sky Recovery525.0★ (19)44 mi
47Addiction Counseling & Education, Inc.524.7★ (88)49 mi
48Inland Psychiatric Medical Group Hemet524.3★ (234)32 mi
49Aegis Treatment Centers | Banning484.1★ (9)31 mi
50Richard Herberger, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner485.0★ (23)44 mi

Also serving Rancho Mirage

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 Rancho Mirage
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Clear Path Wellness & Recovery46 mi
Crestview Serenity5.0★ (2)11 mi
Dean & Dean Therapy3 mi
Eisenhower Charles Rechlin Outpatient Treatment Center5.0★ (1)5 mi
Healing Sands11 mi
MATT MISURACA, LMFT5.0★ (1)3 mi
Merito Treatment Center5.0★ (1)49 mi
Mind & Body Recovery5.0★ (1)4 mi
morongo basin counseling and recovery center26 mi
Natural Rest House5.0★ (2)7 mi
New Dawn Behavioral & Addiction Treatment Service5.0★ (2)48 mi
Ocean Pine Addiction Counseling LLC46 mi
Palo Verde Wellness9 mi
Rise Above Treatment47 mi
Riverside County Dept of Mental Health - Mental Health CalWorks3.0★ (2)10 mi
Rockin Recovery Center5.0★ (1)26 mi
Sobriety Options47 mi
Valley Health Counseling Center31 mi
Wellness Path – Mental Health Treatment & Advisors5.0★ (2)45 mi
Zion Healing Center Temecula | Mental Health & Addiction Recovery46 mi

How we ranked Rancho Mirage addiction counselors

We scored 55 Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Rancho Mirage?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Rancho Mirage, CA is Banyan Palm Springs with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 4.7★ from 318 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (#2) and The Oasis (#3) follow. We ranked 55 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Rancho Mirage?

RankedPsychologists ranks 55 addiction counselors serving Rancho Mirage, CA. 5 of them are based in Rancho Mirage; 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 Rancho Mirage work on weekends?

40 of 55 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Banyan Palm Springs (#1), Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (#2) and The Oasis (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Rancho Mirage addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 55 rated addiction counselors in Rancho Mirage is 4.5★, with a median of 28 reviews. Banyan Palm Springs has the most, 318 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Rancho Mirage count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage 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 Rancho Mirage

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 55 addiction counselors serving Rancho Mirage.

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