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Best Addiction Counselors in San Diego Country Estates, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Diego Country Estates: Genesis Recovery, Inc., RP Score 76/100; 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Jackson House Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center San Diego, 283 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 118 ranked; ranked #3.

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

118 San Diego Country Estates addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 76 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 118 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Genesis Recovery, Inc.763.8★ (4)Lakeside, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Restoration Ranch754.7★ (63)Ramona, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Jackson House Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center San Diego745.0★ (283)San Diego, 29 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Pemarro Recovery734.7★ (12)Ramona, 7 mi away——
5Harmony Grove Recovery735.0★ (28)Escondido, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Infinity Recovery734.7★ (31)San Diego, 20 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Broadview Recovery, Inc.724.8★ (39)Lemon Grove, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Revive Pathway724.6★ (44)El Cajon, 16 mi awaySat · Sun—
9San Diego Wellness Center715.0★ (66)Carlsbad, 33 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10La Jolla Recovery714.5★ (124)La Jolla, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 118 best addiction counselors in San Diego Country Estates, 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 San Diego Country Estates

    Based in Lakeside, 4 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    24352 Featherstone Canyon Rd, Lakeside, CA 92040
  2. Based in Ramona, 8 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    940 Montecito Way, Ramona, CA 92065
  3. Based in Ramona, 7 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    1482 Kings Villa Rd, Ramona, CA 92065
  4. Based in Escondido, 21 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    21734 Amble Dr, Escondido, CA 92029
  5. Based in San Diego, 20 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9486 Owl Ct, San Diego, CA 92129
  6. Based in Lemon Grove, 25 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2009 69th St, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
  7. Based in El Cajon, 16 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–3:30 PM
    Address
    1240 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
  8. Based in Carlsbad, 33 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4339 Park Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  9. Based in La Jolla, 31 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 124 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7632 Herschel Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037
  10. Based in Lemon Grove, 24 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 48 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2049 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
  11. Based in Vista, 32 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    161 Thunder Dr #214, Vista, CA 92083
  12. Based in Carlsbad, 35 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2562 State St Ste D, Carlsbad, CA 92008
  13. Based in La Jolla, 31 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6986 La Jolla Blvd #200, La Jolla, CA 92037
  14. Based in Oceanside, 38 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1421 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
  15. Based in Spring Valley, 24 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    525 Grand Ave, Spring Valley, CA 91977
  16. Based in Vista, 32 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–10 AM
    Address
    1939 W Vista Way, Vista, CA 92083
  17. Based in San Diego, 24 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 5 AM–2 PM · Wed 8 AM–10 AM · Thu–Fri 5 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–10 AM
    Address
    6425 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115
  18. Based in Oceanside, 36 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2215 Mesa Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
  19. Based in El Cajon, 18 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 51 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 5:30 AM–1 PM · Wed 5:30 AM–12 PM · Thu–Fri 5:30 AM–1 PM · Sat 7 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    234 Magnolia Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
  20. Based in Escondido, 19 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 5:30 AM–1 PM · Wed 5:30 AM–12 PM · Thu–Fri 5:30 AM–1 PM · Sat 7 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    161 N Date St, Escondido, CA 92025

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

addiction counselors in San Diego Country Estates, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ranch Creek Recovery664.9★ (32)44 mi
27McAlister Institute- East County Regional Recovery Center654.3★ (48)17 mi
28Ranch Creek Recovery653.9★ (7)41 mi
29Present Moments Recovery654.1★ (14)34 mi
30The Fellowship Center654.4★ (30)19 mi
31Mental Health Systems - North County Center For Change644.1★ (9)30 mi
32North Inland Regional Recovery633.4★ (7)19 mi
33Akua Strong - Mental Health & Addiction Outpatient Treatment San Diego634.8★ (41)30 mi
34West Coast Addiction and Mental Health Treatment San Diego634.8★ (233)37 mi
35Northbound Treatment Services | San Diego Addiction Treatment Center624.9★ (21)30 mi
36ECS ACCORD623.4★ (154)18 mi
37Casa Palmera Outpatient Services624.8★ (5)25 mi
38Alvarado Parkway Institute Outpatient Services Mental Health & Addiction Treatment623.4★ (129)22 mi
39McAlister Institute- Kiva Learning Center for Women and Children613.4★ (28)24 mi
40Practical Recovery605.0★ (6)28 mi
41AToN Center604.9★ (68)25 mi
42Choices In Recovery604.0★ (25)29 mi
43Casa Raphael Residential Treatment604.1★ (20)29 mi
44Double Peak Recovery605.0★ (13)19 mi
45Monima Wellness Center594.8★ (44)25 mi
46Healthy Life Recovery594.9★ (109)31 mi
47APEX Recovery San Diego594.4★ (118)26 mi
48Radar Recovery Center584.4★ (201)29 mi
49The Crosby Clinic: Emotional Wellness & Addiction Rehabilitation583.0★ (14)19 mi
50California Coastal Recovery Centers584.9★ (27)27 mi

Also serving San Diego Country Estates

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 San Diego Country Estates addiction counselors

We scored 118 San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in San Diego Country Estates?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in San Diego Country Estates, CA is Genesis Recovery, Inc. with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Restoration Ranch (#2) and Jackson House Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center San Diego (#3) follow. We ranked 118 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in San Diego Country Estates?

RankedPsychologists ranks 118 addiction counselors serving San Diego Country Estates, CA. 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 San Diego Country Estates work on weekends?

76 of 118 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 59 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Genesis Recovery, Inc. (#1), Restoration Ranch (#2) and Jackson House Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center San Diego (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do San Diego Country Estates addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 118 rated addiction counselors in San Diego Country Estates is 4.5★, with a median of 24 reviews. Jackson House Addiction Treatment & Recovery Center San Diego has the most, 283 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 San Diego Country Estates count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates 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 San Diego Country Estates

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 118 addiction counselors serving San Diego Country Estates.