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Best Addiction Counselors in Saint Matthews, KY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Saint Matthews: Golden Grove Recovery, RP Score 78/100; 4.7★ from 173 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 20

    Most-reviewed: Avenues Recovery Center at Clarksville, 711 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #20.

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

81 Saint Matthews addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 32 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 81 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Addiction counselors in Louisville ranking. See Addiction counselors in Louisville

Top 10 addiction counselors in Saint Matthews 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 Saint Matthews at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Golden Grove Recovery784.7★ (173)Louisville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Cedar Grove Recovery784.3★ (341)Louisville, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3David P. Easley, MD774.2★ (63)Shively, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4WOMEN’S CAMPUS – THE HEALING PLACE774.4★ (47)Louisville, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Painted Grove Recovery764.3★ (27)Louisville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Impact Wellness Network- Addiction & Mental Health Resource Center754.8★ (52)Mount Washington, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Turning Point Center753.1★ (15)Jeffersonville, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Corner of Hope Recovery Center734.8★ (4)Louisville, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Healing Hands Family Medicine LLC734.3★ (18)New Albany, 9 mi away——
10E-Z Duz It Center724.6★ (22)Louisville, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 81 best addiction counselors in Saint Matthews, 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 Saint Matthews

    #1 Golden Grove Recovery

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 173 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 173 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4418 Malcolm Ave, Louisville, KY 40215
    View profile for Golden Grove Recovery(502) 362-9258

  2. #2 Cedar Grove Recovery

    Based in Louisville, 7 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 341 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 341 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4112 Fern Valley Rd Ste a, Louisville, KY 40219
    View profile for Cedar Grove Recovery(502) 325-3137

  3. #3 David P. Easley, MD

    Based in Shively, 5 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    View profile for David P. Easley, MD(502) 897-6443

  5. #5 Painted Grove Recovery

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    8311 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219
    View profile for Painted Grove Recovery(502) 398-4308

  6. #6 Impact Wellness Network- Addiction & Mental Health Resource Center

    Based in Mount Washington, 15 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    435 N Bardstown Rd #8, Mt Washington, KY 40047
    View profile for Impact Wellness Network- Addiction & Mental Health Resource Center(855) 491-5557

  7. #7 Turning Point Center

    Based in Jeffersonville, 5 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.1★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Sat 12 AM–12 AM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1060 Sharon Dr, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
    View profile for Turning Point Center(812) 283-7116

  8. #8 Corner of Hope Recovery Center

    Based in Louisville, 8 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 12 AM–9 PM · Wed 4:30 AM–9 PM · Thu–Fri 12 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1813 Standard Ave, Louisville, KY 40210
    View profile for Corner of Hope Recovery Center(502) 413-0102

  10. #10 E-Z Duz It Center

    Based in Louisville, 13 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–9:30 PM · Fri 11 AM–12 PM · Sat 11 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    6605 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY 40258
    View profile for E-Z Duz It Center(502) 448-0212

  11. #11 Recovery Now

    Based in Louisville, 9 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3934 Dixie Hwy Ste 210, Louisville, KY 40216
    View profile for Recovery Now(502) 450-1372

  12. #12 Louisville Addiction Center

    Based in Louisville, 4 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    827 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40206
    View profile for Louisville Addiction Center(502) 837-9039

  15. #15 Pax Recovery Center

    Based in Louisville, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    436 S 7th St #100, Louisville, KY 40203
    View profile for Pax Recovery Center(502) 881-1742

  16. #16 Reclaim Recovery Louisville

    Based in Louisville, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2604 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40208
    View profile for Reclaim Recovery Louisville(502) 377-3050

  17. #17 BrightView

    Based in Louisville, 14 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–3 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    9702 Stonestreet Rd Ste 120, Louisville, KY 40272
    View profile for BrightView(833) 510-3278

  18. #18 CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine

    Based in Louisville, 12 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6801 Dixie Hwy #132, Louisville, KY 40258
    View profile for CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine(502) 657-2701

  21. #21 1st Step Recovery

    Based in Louisville, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    721 West Market Street, Louisville, KY 40208
    View profile for 1st Step Recovery(502) 290-3964

  22. #22 Specialists Medication Assisted Treatment

    Based in Jeffersontown, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 11 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3310 Ruckriegel Pkwy, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
    View profile for Specialists Medication Assisted Treatment(502) 212-0071

  23. #23 The Commitment House

    Based in Elizabethtown, 41 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    115 Parkway Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
    View profile for The Commitment House(270) 900-0373

How we ranked Saint Matthews addiction counselors

We scored 81 Saint Matthews 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 Saint Matthews 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 Saint Matthews: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Saint Matthews?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Saint Matthews, KY is Golden Grove Recovery with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.7★ from 173 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Cedar Grove Recovery (#2) and David P. Easley, MD (#3) follow. We ranked 81 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Saint Matthews?

RankedPsychologists ranks 81 addiction counselors serving Saint Matthews, KY. 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 Saint Matthews work on weekends?

32 of 81 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Golden Grove Recovery (#1), Cedar Grove Recovery (#2) and David P. Easley, MD (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Saint Matthews addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 81 rated addiction counselors in Saint Matthews is 4.5★, with a median of 27 reviews. Avenues Recovery Center at Clarksville has the most, 711 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 Saint Matthews count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Saint Matthews 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 Saint Matthews 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 Saint Matthews

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 81 addiction counselors serving Saint Matthews.

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