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Best Addiction Counselors in Smyrna, DE (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Smyrna: Redemption Addiction Treatment Center, RP Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 27

    Most-reviewed: Banyan Delaware, 410 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 138 ranked; ranked #27.

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

138 Smyrna addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 62 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 138 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Smyrna 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 Smyrna at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Redemption Addiction Treatment Center734.9★ (185)Wilmington, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Redemption Addiction Treatment Center NJ725.0★ (26)Pennsville, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Essentials Recovery Delaware704.8★ (59)Wilmington, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4CORAS Wellness & Behavioral Health704.8★ (28)Dover, 12 mi awaySat—
5Savida Health Dover694.9★ (91)Dover, 11 mi away——
6Connections CSP693.9★ (194)Dover, 12 mi awaySat—
7Sobriety Solutions of New Jersey654.7★ (35)Sicklerville, 45 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8A Center For Mental Wellness653.7★ (11)Newark, 25 mi away——
9Elkton Comprehensive Treatment Center654.4★ (39)Elkton, 25 mi awaySat—
10MVP Recovery Chester Access Center654.1★ (36)Chester, 41 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 138 best addiction counselors in Smyrna, 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.

  3. #3 Essentials Recovery Delaware

    Based in Wilmington, 31 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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

  5. #5 Savida Health Dover

    Based in Dover, 11 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    938 S Bradford St, Dover, DE 19904
    View profile for Savida Health Dover(302) 608-6085

  6. #6 Connections CSP

    Based in Dover, 12 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 194 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 194 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 5 AM–12 PM · Tue–Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 5 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 6 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1114 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
    View profile for Connections CSP(302) 672-9360

  11. #11 Maryville Integrated Care

    Based in Williamstown, 38 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 100 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1903 Grant Ave, Williamstown, NJ 08094
    View profile for Maryville Integrated Care(855) 823-3428

  12. #12 Camp Cedar Knoll

    Based in Millville, 32 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    40 Schooner Landing Rd, Millville, NJ 08332
    View profile for Camp Cedar Knoll(856) 456-4764

  13. #13 MATClinics

    Based in Havre de Grace, 32 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    253 Lewis Ln, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
    View profile for MATClinics(410) 220-0720

  15. #15 Hygea Healthcare Middle River

    Based in Middle River, 46 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1210 Middle River Rd, Middle River, MD 21220
    View profile for Hygea Healthcare Middle River(443) 998-5139

  17. #17 Connections CSP Incp

    Based in Newark, 28 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.8★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 6 AM–12:50 PM · Tue–Sat 5 AM–11:50 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1423 Capitol Tr, Newark, DE 19711
    View profile for Connections CSP Incp(302) 442-6622

  18. #18 First Step Clinic

    Based in Bridgeton, 21 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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–Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    70 W Broad St, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
    View profile for First Step Clinic(856) 451-3727

  21. #21 Bel Air Recovery Center

    Based in Bel Air, 41 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 4:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2014 S Tollgate Rd Suite 106, Bel Air, MD 21015
    View profile for Bel Air Recovery Center(443) 402-0612

  22. #22 Riverside Treatment Services

    Based in Rosedale, 48 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 227 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 227 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8359 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD 21237
    View profile for Riverside Treatment Services(443) 730-6104

  24. #24 Outreach

    Based in Vineland, 35 mi away

    60/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue 7 AM–3 PM · Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    80 S Main Rd #103, Vineland, NJ 08360
    View profile for Outreach(410) 800-4466

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

addiction counselors in Smyrna, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hygea Health604.2★ (33)50 mi
27Banyan Delaware604.6★ (410)29 mi
28Solstice Counseling & Wellness Center594.6★ (24)44 mi
29Easton Treatment Solutions594.9★ (7)45 mi
30Hendricks House592.3★ (38)34 mi
31Pathway Counseling Services584.9★ (15)46 mi
32Serenity Health LLC584.9★ (13)35 mi
33Sabinas House584.5★ (8)47 mi
34Suburban Health Clinic of Woodbury585.0★ (11)45 mi
35Treatment Access Center583.8★ (4)32 mi
36Divine Light583.4★ (9)31 mi
37Concerted Care Group Dover584.9★ (52)12 mi
38Maryville Integrated Care573.0★ (7)35 mi
39The Southwest Council, Inc.574.0★ (4)33 mi
40Maryland Recovery574.5★ (40)43 mi
41Lansdowne Treatment Services574.9★ (17)48 mi
42Joppa Health Services573.1★ (9)41 mi
43MedMark Treatment Centers Essex573.6★ (59)46 mi
44The National Law Enforcement and First Responder Wellness Center at Harbor of Grace564.4★ (74)31 mi
45Achieve Behavioral Health Services564.2★ (34)41 mi
46Hope's Horizon564.4★ (125)48 mi
47Journey of Life Behavioral Health Services565.0★ (4)38 mi
48PSI Womens House563.4★ (5)9 mi
49Ashley Addiction Treatment - Bel Air Outpatient564.5★ (8)43 mi
50Addiction Treatment of Maryland563.8★ (26)49 mi

Also serving Smyrna

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 Smyrna
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A New Day BHS5.0★ (2)48 mi
Addiction Psychiatry5.0★ (1)28 mi
Carli Nardo, Therapy Clinician11 mi
Cheaspeake Treatment Center5.0★ (2)50 mi
Chronic Pain Reduce3.0★ (1)33 mi
Crozer-Keystone Recovery Center1.0★ (1)41 mi
Daria Lasc, Intern5.0★ (1)36 mi
Gratitude Behavioral Health5.0★ (1)44 mi
Himmel Counseling Center for Substance Abuse5.0★ (1)47 mi
Kaitlyn Schweich, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (1)36 mi
MGA Crisis Intervention5.0★ (1)49 mi
Mosaic Community Services Outpatient Mental Health Clinic4.0★ (1)46 mi
New Beginnings Clementon5.0★ (1)48 mi
New Day New Start Behavioral Health Center3.0★ (2)47 mi
Open Arms5.0★ (2)50 mi
Open Door, Inc.5.0★ (1)25 mi
Paving A New Pathway5.0★ (2)46 mi
The Gratitude Club5.0★ (2)44 mi
True 2 You Wellness1.0★ (1)31 mi
Women's Institute for Family Health5.0★ (1)50 mi

How we ranked Smyrna addiction counselors

We scored 138 Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Smyrna?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Smyrna, DE is Redemption Addiction Treatment Center with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Redemption Addiction Treatment Center NJ (#2) and Essentials Recovery Delaware (#3) follow. We ranked 138 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Smyrna?

RankedPsychologists ranks 138 addiction counselors serving Smyrna, DE. 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 Smyrna work on weekends?

62 of 138 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Redemption Addiction Treatment Center (#1), Redemption Addiction Treatment Center NJ (#2) and Essentials Recovery Delaware (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Smyrna addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 138 rated addiction counselors in Smyrna is 4.4★, with a median of 22 reviews. Banyan Delaware has the most, 410 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Smyrna count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Smyrna 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 Smyrna 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 Smyrna

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 138 addiction counselors serving Smyrna.

More addiction counselors and Smyrna pages