64/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 67 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Stratford, ON (2026)
31 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Stratford: Stonehenge Therapeutic Community, RP Score 64/100; 3.3★ from 67 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 30
Most-reviewed: Homewood Health Centre, 161 Google reviews at 2.6★, the most of 31 ranked; ranked #30.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
31 Stratford addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 31 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Stratford 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stonehenge Therapeutic Community | 64 | 3.3★ (67) | Guelph, 57 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | The BHN Raam Clinic | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | Brantford, 61 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Forest City Healing Centre | 63 | 4.4★ (14) | London, 48 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Sarah Montes Recovery & Assoicates | 62 | 5.0★ (7) | London, 49 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Back On Track | 61 | 3.4★ (5) | London, 49 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Holmes House Withdrawal Management | 60 | 3.6★ (22) | Simcoe, 79 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Grand River Clinic | 59 | 4.4★ (31) | Brantford, 62 km away | Sat | — |
| 8 | OATC Ingersoll Clinic | 58 | 4.6★ (5) | Ingersoll, 37 km away | — | — |
| 9 | CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services | 58 | 3.0★ (50) | London, 46 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Huron Perth Addiction & Mental Health Services | 58 | 3.2★ (9) | Stratford | — | — |
The 31 best addiction counselors in Stratford, 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.
Based in Brantford, 61 km away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 48 km away
63/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in London, 49 km away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in London, 49 km away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Simcoe, 79 km away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 62 km away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ingersoll, 37 km away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 46 km away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 3.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford
58/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#11 Sobriety Center
Based in Kitchener, 39 km away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.5★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 63 km away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Simcoe, 79 km away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brantford, 61 km away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 69 km away
55/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Simcoe, 79 km away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in London, 52 km away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Vaughan, 31 km away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Stratford
53/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, based in Stratford.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 60 km away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 London Laser
Based in London, 50 km away
51/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical spa”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 39 km away
50/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in London, 49 km away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.3★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 51 km away
49/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 RBJ Schlegel
Based in Kitchener, 37 km away
48/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Holding company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
All 31 addiction counselors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. | 47 | 4.0★ (23) | 39 km |
| 27 | Willow Roots Counselling, Lauralea Lloyd MSW RSW | 46 | 4.9★ (51) | 58 km |
| 28 | The Residence at Homewood | 45 | 3.7★ (20) | 60 km |
| 29 | CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services | 44 | 2.3★ (14) | 68 km |
| 30 | Homewood Health Centre | 42 | 2.6★ (161) | 60 km |
| 31 | Central Community Health Centre | 41 | 4.2★ (21) | 68 km |
Also serving Stratford
8 more addiction counselors within 80 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Addiction Services of Thames Valley | 68 km | |
| BRANTFORD SUBSTANCE USERS NETWORK | 62 km | |
| Homewood Community Addiction Services | 1.0★ (2) | 60 km |
| Life Recovery Program | 37 km | |
| Randy Scott Clinical Services | 58 km | |
| Ray of Hope - Youth Support Services | 5.0★ (1) | 39 km |
| Shawn Addicott Addiction Services | 39 km | |
| The Annex | 68 km |
How we ranked Stratford addiction counselors
We scored 31 Stratford 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Stratford data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose an addiction counselor
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure addiction counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask which credential the counselor holds (for example a state addiction counselor certification, LPC or LCSW).
- Ask whether they work with a physician if medication for addiction treatment is part of your plan.
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Stratford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Stratford?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Stratford, ON is Stonehenge Therapeutic Community with an RP Score of 64/100. It has 3.3★ from 67 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The BHN Raam Clinic (#2) and Forest City Healing Centre (#3) follow. We ranked 31 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Stratford?
RankedPsychologists ranks 31 addiction counselors serving Stratford, ON. 2 of them are based in Stratford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 8 within 80 km 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 Stratford work on weekends?
11 of 31 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stonehenge Therapeutic Community (#1), The BHN Raam Clinic (#2) and Holmes House Withdrawal Management (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Stratford addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 31 rated addiction counselors in Stratford is 4.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Homewood Health Centre has the most, 161 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 Stratford count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 80 km of the Stratford city centre, 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 Stratford 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 Stratford
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 31 addiction counselors serving Stratford.
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