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Best Addiction Counselors in South Houston, TX (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Houston: Into Action Recovery Centers, RP Score 77/100; 4.6★ from 208 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 23

    Most-reviewed: The Right Step Houston, 912 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 107 ranked; ranked #23.

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

107 South Houston addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 58 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 107 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in South Houston 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 South Houston at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Into Action Recovery Centers774.6★ (208)Houston, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Positive Recovery Centers - Pearland774.8★ (37)Pearland, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Positive Recovery Centers - Houston, Montrose764.6★ (60)Houston, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Taylor Recovery Addiction Treatment Center764.4★ (146)Houston, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Bay Area Recovery Center – Men’s Inpatient in Dickinson764.8★ (150)Dickinson, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Bay Area Recovery Center - Women's Inpatient in Dickinson764.8★ (115)Dickinson, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Virtue Recovery Houston Texas754.7★ (149)Houston, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Black Horse Health754.7★ (23)Houston, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Unlimited Visions Aftercare742.8★ (24)Pasadena, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Positive Recovery Centers - Sugar Land735.0★ (41)Sugar Land, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 107 best addiction counselors in South Houston, 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.

  8. #8 Black Horse Health

    Based in Houston, 14 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    711 E 20th St, Houston, TX 77008
    View profile for Black Horse Health(713) 337-0886

  11. #11 The Well

    Based in Webster, 10 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–3 PM
    Address
    20 Professional Park Dr, Webster, TX 77598
    View profile for The Well(713) 347-6723

  14. #14 Houston Treatment Center

    Based in Houston, 1 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews.

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 4:45 AM–10 AM · Sat 6:30 AM–7:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    1050 Edgebrook Dr #3, Houston, TX 77034
    View profile for Houston Treatment Center(713) 947-1773

  17. #17 Serenity Light

    Based in Angleton, 31 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1820 County Rd 36, Angleton, TX 77515
    View profile for Serenity Light(979) 481-5952

  24. #24 ADAPT Programs - Alvin

    Based in Alvin, 16 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    23869 W State Hwy 6 Suite E, Alvin, TX 77511
    View profile for ADAPT Programs - Alvin(979) 480-3327

  25. #25 Heights Behavioral Health

    Based in Houston, 13 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–7:30 PM · Tue–Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1009 Yale St, Houston, TX 77008
    View profile for Heights Behavioral Health(877) 549-5102

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

addiction counselors in South Houston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Orchard on the Brazos674.8★ (42)42 mi
27Bay Area Recovery Center – Pasadena665.0★ (81)6 mi
28Jenifer Knighton Counseling and Educational Services665.0★ (607)15 mi
29Positive Recovery Centers - Conroe645.0★ (16)48 mi
30Brazos Place644.3★ (132)49 mi
31ADAPT Programs634.7★ (7)19 mi
32Cease Addiction Now!633.9★ (22)17 mi
33Fort Bend Regional Council634.0★ (7)34 mi
34Toxicology Associates Inc634.2★ (25)26 mi
35Young Men About Change (YMAC)622.1★ (73)20 mi
36Strong Tower - a faith based ministry | Drug rehabilitation center624.6★ (40)26 mi
37ACE Drug & Alcohol Services625.0★ (12)36 mi
38Dual Diagnosis Residential Program (DDRP) - Female622.3★ (3)20 mi
39Fort Bend Regional Council622.6★ (7)20 mi
40National Alliance for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Recvovery (NAMHSAR)625.0★ (8)10 mi
41Positive Recovery Centers - Humble615.0★ (129)24 mi
42ADAPT Programs - Angleton614.8★ (77)35 mi
43Harmony Grove Behavioral Health615.0★ (22)17 mi
44The Mind & Body Clinic614.8★ (69)12 mi
45Counseling and Recovery Services (CARS)604.3★ (45)38 mi
46J. Flowers Health Institute604.0★ (27)15 mi
47The Menninger Clinic593.5★ (133)13 mi
48Strategic Recovery Solutions595.0★ (57)10 mi
49We Level Up Texas594.6★ (105)27 mi
50Anxiety and Health Research Laboratory / Substance Use Treatment Clinic594.4★ (7)8 mi

Also serving South Houston

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 South Houston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advocate Recovery Center5.0★ (1)4 mi
Amistad Recovery Services5.0★ (1)36 mi
Bay Area Council On Drugs & Alcohol5.0★ (1)10 mi
Edmund Cavazos, Psychiatrist9 mi
Financial Therapy Texas: Gambling Addiction, Shopping Addiction, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling5.0★ (2)13 mi
Focus Point Behavioral Health5.0★ (2)38 mi
Guided Path Counseling and Family Services5.0★ (1)28 mi
Hope Restored Treatment Center - Humble3.0★ (2)23 mi
Houston Wee Care Shelter Inc2.5★ (2)33 mi
Jeremy Landry, Counselor5.0★ (1)27 mi
MGA Crisis Intervention3 mi
Natasha Higgins Collins, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)30 mi
Reformers Unanimous5.0★ (1)19 mi
Robin Leah Counseling, PLLC5.0★ (1)22 mi
Saint Jude's Healthcare Services5.0★ (2)36 mi
Stairway To Recovery5.0★ (2)36 mi
Substance Abuse Professional1.0★ (1)22 mi
The Turning Point1.0★ (1)33 mi
Tia Parsley, LPC, LCDC5.0★ (1)37 mi
Turning Point Outreach5.0★ (1)9 mi

How we ranked South Houston addiction counselors

We scored 107 South Houston 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 South Houston 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 South Houston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in South Houston?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in South Houston, TX is Into Action Recovery Centers with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 4.6★ from 208 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Positive Recovery Centers - Pearland (#2) and Positive Recovery Centers - Houston, Montrose (#3) follow. We ranked 107 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in South Houston?

RankedPsychologists ranks 107 addiction counselors serving South Houston, TX. 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 South Houston work on weekends?

58 of 107 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Into Action Recovery Centers (#1), Positive Recovery Centers - Pearland (#2) and Positive Recovery Centers - Houston, Montrose (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South Houston addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 107 rated addiction counselors in South Houston is 4.6★, with a median of 25 reviews. The Right Step Houston has the most, 912 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 South Houston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the South Houston 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 South Houston 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 South Houston

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 107 addiction counselors serving South Houston.

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