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Best Addiction Counselors in Springfield, MO (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Springfield: Missouri Behavioral Health, RP Score 79/100; 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 20

    Most-reviewed: Eustasis Psychiatric and Addiction Health, 385 Google reviews at 2.0★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #20.

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

27 Springfield addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.8★ across 27 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Springfield 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 Springfield at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Missouri Behavioral Health794.9★ (62)SpringfieldSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Synergy Recovery Center794.9★ (203)Ozark, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Synergy Executive764.9★ (108)Ozark, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Burrell Behavioral Health - Behavioral Crisis Center753.8★ (33)SpringfieldSat · Sun · Evenings—
5Burrell Behavioral Health - Adult Crisis Stabilization Center743.3★ (31)SpringfieldSat · Sun · Evenings—
6BHG Springfield Treatment Center734.6★ (97)SpringfieldSat—
7Recovery Chapel703.6★ (5)Springfield——
8Beacon Star684.9★ (7)SpringfieldSat · Evenings—
9Door To Hope Satop684.8★ (33)Nixa, 11 mi awaySat—
10Heartland Center for Behavioral Change683.3★ (15)SpringfieldSat · Evenings—

The 27 best addiction counselors in Springfield, 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 Springfield

    #1 Missouri Behavioral Health

    Based in Springfield

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2942 E Battlefield Rd, Springfield, MO 65804
    View profile for Missouri Behavioral Health(417) 929-5770

  2. #2 Synergy Recovery Center

    Based in Ozark, 10 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 203 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    3955 S Farm Rd 223, Rogersville, MO 65742
    View profile for Synergy Recovery Center(417) 812-4440

  3. #3 Synergy Executive

    Based in Ozark, 14 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2608 Smyrna Rd, Ozark, MO 65721
    View profile for Synergy Executive(417) 551-9192

  7. #7 Recovery Chapel

    Based in Springfield

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    217 W Bennett St, Springfield, MO 65807
    View profile for Recovery Chapel(417) 887-7228

  8. #8 Beacon Star

    Based in Springfield

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–7:15 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–1:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3032 S Fremont Ave, Springfield, MO 65804
    View profile for Beacon Star(417) 882-7827

  9. #9 Door To Hope Satop

    Based in Nixa, 11 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    119 Aldersgate Dr Ste 4 & 5, Nixa, MO 65714
    View profile for Door To Hope Satop(417) 724-9767

  10. #10 Heartland Center for Behavioral Change

    Based in Springfield

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1420 S Enterprise Ave Ste J36, Springfield, MO 65804
    View profile for Heartland Center for Behavioral Change(417) 866-3293

  11. #11 Burrell Behavioral Health

    Based in Springfield

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.5★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1322 S Campbell Ave, Springfield, MO 65807
    View profile for Burrell Behavioral Health(417) 893-7760

  12. #12 Higher Ground Recovery Center

    Based in Springfield

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2032 E Kearney St #214, Springfield, MO 65803
    View profile for Higher Ground Recovery Center(417) 869-0700

  13. #13 CoxHealth Center for Recovery

    Based in Springfield

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1423 N Jefferson Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
    View profile for CoxHealth Center for Recovery(417) 269-2273

  14. #14 Preferred Family Healthcare

    Based in Springfield

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 19 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2415 W Catalpa St, Springfield, MO 65807
    View profile for Preferred Family Healthcare(417) 862-3455

  16. #16 Alpha Omega Delta

    Based in Springfield

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, based in Springfield.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2049 S Brentwood Blvd, Springfield, MO 65804
    View profile for Alpha Omega Delta(417) 881-2444

  18. #18 Burrell Behavioral Health

    Based in Bolivar, 28 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    315 S Main Ave, Bolivar, MO 65613
    View profile for Burrell Behavioral Health(417) 761-5920

  21. #21 Burrell Behavioral Health

    Based in Branson, 37 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 Corporate Pl, Branson, MO 65616
    View profile for Burrell Behavioral Health(417) 893-7740

  22. #22 Restoration of Hope Project / 180 Degrees

    Based in Springfield

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.7★ from 23 Google reviews, based in Springfield.

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

    • 3.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    644 S Scenic Ave, Springfield, MO 65802
    View profile for Restoration of Hope Project / 180 Degrees(417) 942-0005

All 27 addiction counselors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.

addiction counselors in Springfield, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Adult & Teen Challenge USA483.0★ (14)11 mi
27Butterfield Park Medical Center434.3★ (11)29 mi

Also serving Springfield

7 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 Springfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
CMH Addiction Recovery29 mi
CoxHealth Branson Center for Recovery1.0★ (2)39 mi
Life Builders Biblical Counseling1.0★ (1)In Springfield
Lifecare Counseling ServicesIn Springfield
Mercy Chemical Dependency Services - Springfield5.0★ (1)In Springfield
National Trauma & AddictionIn Springfield
Pickers & Grinners Group5.0★ (1)40 mi

How we ranked Springfield addiction counselors

We scored 27 Springfield 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 Springfield 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 Springfield: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Springfield?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Springfield, MO is Missouri Behavioral Health with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Synergy Recovery Center (#2) and Synergy Executive (#3) follow. We ranked 27 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Springfield?

RankedPsychologists ranks 27 addiction counselors serving Springfield, MO. 19 of them are based in Springfield; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 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 Springfield work on weekends?

11 of 27 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Missouri Behavioral Health (#1), Synergy Recovery Center (#2) and Synergy Executive (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Springfield addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated addiction counselors in Springfield is 3.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Eustasis Psychiatric and Addiction Health has the most, 385 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 Springfield count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 27 addiction counselors serving Springfield.

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