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Best Addiction Counselors in Reading, PA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Reading: Recovery Coaching Services, RP Score 77/100; 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Recovery Centers of America at Devon, 319 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 161 ranked; ranked #2.

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

161 Reading addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 76 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 161 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in 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 Reading at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Recovery Coaching Services774.7★ (57)ReadingSat · SunOverall
2Recovery Centers of America at Devon704.3★ (319)King of Prussia, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Recovery Centers of America704.5★ (258)King of Prussia, 36 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Berks TASC694.0★ (52)Reading——
5Redemption Addiction Treatment Center684.9★ (185)Wilmington, 45 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Peace & Harmony House683.7★ (24)Wyomissing, 3 mi awayEvenings—
7ARS of Ephrata684.5★ (34)Ephrata, 17 mi awaySat—
8Council On Chemical Abuse683.4★ (5)Reading——
9Habit Opco674.5★ (17)Pottstown, 15 mi awaySat—
10Essentials Recovery Delaware674.8★ (59)Wilmington, 44 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 161 best addiction counselors in 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Reading

    #1 Recovery Coaching Services

    Based in Reading

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun 10 AM–1 PM
    Address
    505 Penn St 1st Floor, Reading, PA 19601
    View profile for Recovery Coaching Services(610) 816-5101

  3. #3 Recovery Centers of America

    Based in King of Prussia, 36 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 258 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 258 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2201 Renaissance Blvd 3rd Floor, King of Prussia, PA 19406
    View profile for Recovery Centers of America(484) 396-2138

  4. #4 Berks TASC

    Based in Reading

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    640 Walnut St, Reading, PA 19601
    View profile for Berks TASC(610) 375-4426

  6. #6 Peace & Harmony House

    Based in Wyomissing, 3 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1150 Berkshire Blvd #210, Wyomissing, PA 19610
    View profile for Peace & Harmony House(610) 750-6015

  7. #7 ARS of Ephrata

    Based in Ephrata, 17 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–2 PM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    11 S State St, Ephrata, PA 17522
    View profile for ARS of Ephrata(717) 740-6910

  8. #8 Council On Chemical Abuse

    Based in Reading

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 N 5th St 5th Floor, Reading, PA 19601
    View profile for Council On Chemical Abuse(610) 376-8669

  9. #9 Habit Opco

    Based in Pottstown, 15 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–11 AM · Sat 6 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    301 Circle of Progress Dr, Pottstown, PA 19464
    View profile for Habit Opco(610) 970-5410

  10. #10 Essentials Recovery Delaware

    Based in Wilmington, 44 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3700 Lancaster Pike Ste 105, Wilmington, DE 19805
    View profile for Essentials Recovery Delaware(302) 208-8174

  13. #13 Narcotics Anonymous

    Based in Lancaster, 29 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 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    408 N Market St, Lancaster, PA 17603
    View profile for Narcotics Anonymous(717) 393-4546

  20. #20 ARS of Lancaster

    Based in Lancaster, 31 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 79 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–2 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2192 Embassy Dr, Lancaster, PA 17603
    View profile for ARS of Lancaster(717) 394-7160

  22. #22 Allentown Residential

    Based in Allentown, 30 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 32 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8:15 PM
    Address
    18 S 6th St, Allentown, PA 18101
    View profile for Allentown Residential(610) 439-8479

  23. #23 Pathway Counseling Services

    Based in West Chester, 31 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    811 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382
    View profile for Pathway Counseling Services(610) 269-8396

  24. #24 Ethos Treatment

    Based in Phoenixville, 27 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    409 2nd Ave Ste 203, Collegeville, PA 19426
    View profile for Ethos Treatment(267) 863-8428

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

addiction counselors in Reading, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Daystar Center624.0★ (18)50 mi
27Blue Mountain Wellness614.4★ (25)35 mi
28Mid-Atlantic Rehabilitation Services613.6★ (7)34 mi
29Berks Counseling Center604.0★ (209)In Reading
30Pennsylvania Recovery Center605.0★ (58)24 mi
31Sobriety Solutions of Plymouth Meeting604.7★ (46)36 mi
32MVP Recovery604.5★ (10)31 mi
33Ethos Treatment604.3★ (12)31 mi
34Crossroads Treatment Center of Reading, PA604.6★ (57)In Reading
35Addiction & Mental Health Services594.1★ (28)49 mi
36Montgomery County Recovery Center593.4★ (37)35 mi
37Gaudenzia Coatesville Outpatient591.6★ (9)25 mi
38Kirkbride Center592.4★ (75)46 mi
39Lansdowne Treatment Services584.9★ (17)44 mi
40Womanspace-Ardmore581.7★ (6)40 mi
41Treatment Trends, Inc.583.0★ (18)30 mi
42ETHOS Treatment575.0★ (7)40 mi
43Connections CSP Incp573.8★ (67)45 mi
44Ethos Treatment574.3★ (12)37 mi
45A Center For Mental Wellness573.7★ (11)48 mi
46Volpicelli Center, Inc.574.6★ (8)36 mi
47Mirmont Outpatient Center - Broomall572.4★ (41)41 mi
48Pyramid Healthcare York Outpatient Treatment Center574.6★ (79)50 mi
49Herbert N. Avart, DO575.0★ (13)40 mi
50Caron Philadelphia Outpatient Treatment Center563.1★ (10)37 mi

Also serving 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 Reading
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anna Esser, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (1)38 mi
Crozer-Keystone Recovery Center1.0★ (1)44 mi
Daria Lasc, Intern5.0★ (1)42 mi
Dr. Marc L. Feldman5.0★ (1)42 mi
Dr. Timothy Pretz, LMFT3.5★ (2)33 mi
Ethos Treatment5.0★ (2)3 mi
Gaudenzia Pottsville4.5★ (2)28 mi
Helping Hands In Recovery5.0★ (2)33 mi
Kaitlyn Schweich, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (1)42 mi
Lancaster Clinical Counseling Associates5.0★ (1)29 mi
Lebanon Recovery Center5.0★ (1)26 mi
Lehigh Counseling LLC5.0★ (1)43 mi
Madeline Leach LCSW5.0★ (1)41 mi
MGA Crisis Intervention5.0★ (1)42 mi
Pennsylvania Access Center5.0★ (2)35 mi
Sacred and Free, PLLC5.0★ (2)27 mi
Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol1.0★ (2)28 mi
Silk Counseling Group5.0★ (1)40 mi
Tiy Adams, Psychiatrist5.0★ (2)32 mi
Wellness Counseling Associates5.0★ (1)28 mi

How we ranked Reading addiction counselors

We scored 161 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 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 Reading: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Reading?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Reading, PA is Recovery Coaching Services with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Recovery Centers of America at Devon (#2) and Recovery Centers of America (#3) follow. We ranked 161 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Reading?

RankedPsychologists ranks 161 addiction counselors serving Reading, PA. 5 of them are based in 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 Reading work on weekends?

76 of 161 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 38 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Recovery Coaching Services (#1), Recovery Centers of America at Devon (#2) and Recovery Centers of America (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Reading addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 161 rated addiction counselors in Reading is 4.4★, with a median of 24 reviews. Recovery Centers of America at Devon has the most, 319 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 Reading count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the 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 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 Reading

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 161 addiction counselors serving Reading.

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