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Best Addiction Counselors in Seal Beach, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Seal Beach: The District Recovery Community, RP Score 79/100; 4.8★ from 279 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Oasis Treatment Centers, 218 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 570 ranked after The District Recovery Community; ranked #2.

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

570 Seal Beach addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 379 open Saturdays and 326 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 570 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The District Recovery Community794.8★ (279)Huntington Beach, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Oasis Treatment Centers785.0★ (218)Costa Mesa, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Huntington Beach Treatment Center - Addiction & Mental Health Treatment784.8★ (38)Huntington Beach, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Sober Solutions784.8★ (88)Garden Grove, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5New Existence Recovery784.7★ (80)Huntington Beach, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Compass Recovery775.0★ (14)Cypress, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Silver Lining Recovery774.6★ (26)Huntington Beach, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Hotel California By the Sea Outpatient Facility775.0★ (17)Huntington Beach, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Nectar Recovery774.9★ (15)Huntington Beach, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10The Grove Recovery Community775.0★ (100)Santa Ana, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 570 best addiction counselors in Seal Beach, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Sober Solutions

    Based in Garden Grove, 8 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    12781 Josephine St, Garden Grove, CA 92841
    View profile for Sober Solutions(657) 251-0503

  5. #5 New Existence Recovery

    Based in Huntington Beach, 8 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    423 13th St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    View profile for New Existence Recovery(949) 919-6490

  6. #6 Compass Recovery

    Based in Cypress, 7 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    9431 Alderbury St, Cypress, CA 90630
    View profile for Compass Recovery(949) 444-9047

  7. #7 Silver Lining Recovery

    Based in Huntington Beach, 7 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    16168 Beach Blvd #100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
    View profile for Silver Lining Recovery(949) 506-5893

  9. #9 Nectar Recovery

    Based in Huntington Beach, 8 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7761 Garfield Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
    View profile for Nectar Recovery(949) 814-6702

  14. #14 Renu Healthcare

    Based in Costa Mesa, 11 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1008 W Wilson St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
    View profile for Renu Healthcare(949) 989-4982

  18. #18 Framework Recovery

    Based in Huntington Beach, 5 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    15061 Springdale St #112, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
    View profile for Framework Recovery(949) 342-4239

  22. #22 Transformations Care

    Based in Gardena, 14 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    17921 Avery Pl, Gardena, CA 90248
    View profile for Transformations Care(424) 339-0965

  23. #23 Beachside Recovery

    Based in Fountain Valley, 11 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews.

    • 4.2★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    16490 Harbor Blvd, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
    View profile for Beachside Recovery(888) 387-5576

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

addiction counselors in Seal Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Broadway Treatment Center754.7★ (47)8 mi
27Blue Skies Treatment Center754.9★ (37)17 mi
28Akua Mind Body - Mental Health & Addiction Treatment Newport Beach754.3★ (102)14 mi
29Pacific Shores Recovery754.9★ (118)13 mi
30Akua Mind Body - Addiction Treatment Center for Men Orange County744.6★ (12)14 mi
31Throttle and Thrive744.9★ (30)18 mi
32Ultimate Recovery Center745.0★ (42)19 mi
33New Beginnings Addiction Treatment & Recovery744.8★ (11)15 mi
34PACE Recovery Center, LLC744.2★ (77)14 mi
35Akua Mind Body - Addiction Treatment Center for Women Orange County744.0★ (4)13 mi
36Rize OC Mental Health & Addiction Treatment744.8★ (176)24 mi
37449 Recovery744.9★ (197)26 mi
38OC Revive744.7★ (176)24 mi
39Twin Town Treatment Centers - Los Alamitos734.8★ (56)5 mi
40Canon Human Services Centers, Inc.734.2★ (15)16 mi
41Hoag Addiction Treatment - Newport Beach733.5★ (20)13 mi
42Roque Center734.2★ (33)8 mi
43Center For Discovery733.5★ (8)7 mi
44Hawaiian Gardens Medical734.0★ (21)7 mi
45Bliss Recovery725.0★ (104)29 mi
46West County Medical Corporation723.1★ (10)6 mi
47Hillside Mission Recovery725.0★ (78)29 mi
48Westwind Recovery724.7★ (161)28 mi
49New Life Treatment Center723.5★ (81)14 mi
50Coastal Primary Care724.7★ (45)7 mi

Also serving Seal Beach

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 Seal Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Akua Mind Body - Mental Health Treatment for Women Orange County5.0★ (2)13 mi
Ayaka Robbins, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)26 mi
California Behavioral Health, LLC5.0★ (2)26 mi
California Prime Recovery | Southern California Addiction & Mental Health Network5.0★ (2)10 mi
Detection & Treatment Resources Inc5.0★ (2)12 mi
Don De Francisco, MD, PhD3.0★ (2)15 mi
Duane Osterlind, Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma Therapy5.0★ (2)5 mi
Gold Coast Counseling Center Inc1.0★ (2)14 mi
Gordon Psychology Group5.0★ (2)23 mi
HLJ Healing & Wellness Addiction Treatment Helpline5.0★ (2)9 mi
New Hope Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program, Inc.4.0★ (2)18 mi
Pacific Clinics, Hollygrove4.5★ (2)27 mi
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists - Long Beach3.0★ (2)4 mi
Phoebe Shinn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)25 mi
Pillars Recovery3.0★ (2)23 mi
Raymond A. Jones, PhD, LMFT, CSAT5.0★ (2)27 mi
SRS Helpline - Addiction Treatment Specialists5.0★ (2)27 mi
The Alamo-Livingood Center5.0★ (2)14 mi
Transforming Life Center, Inc.5.0★ (2)20 mi
Wel-Mor Psychology Group, inc.5.0★ (2)15 mi

How we ranked Seal Beach addiction counselors

We scored 570 Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Seal Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Seal Beach, CA is The District Recovery Community with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.8★ from 279 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Oasis Treatment Centers (#2) and Huntington Beach Treatment Center - Addiction & Mental Health Treatment (#3) follow. We ranked 570 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Seal Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 570 addiction counselors serving Seal Beach, 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 Seal Beach work on weekends?

379 of 570 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 326 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The District Recovery Community (#1), Oasis Treatment Centers (#2) and Huntington Beach Treatment Center - Addiction & Mental Health Treatment (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Seal Beach addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 570 rated addiction counselors in Seal Beach is 4.7★, with a median of 26 reviews. The District Recovery Community has the most, 279 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 Seal Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach 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 Seal Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 570 addiction counselors serving Seal Beach.

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