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Best Addiction Counselors in Van Nuys, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Van Nuys: Avan Wellness Center, RP Score 81/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: The Discovery House, 231 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 542 ranked; ranked #4.

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

542 Van Nuys addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 367 open Saturdays and 314 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 542 rated practices.

Top 10 addiction counselors in Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Avan Wellness Center815.0★ (44)Van NuysSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Empower Recovery Center804.7★ (54)Van NuysSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Lost Angels Treatment Center805.0★ (32)Sherman Oaks, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4The Discovery House804.7★ (231)North Hills, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5Eternal Purpose Recovery Center804.7★ (200)North Hollywood, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Rising Lotus Recovery804.8★ (51)North Hollywood, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7LA Valley Recovery795.0★ (30)North Hollywood, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Connected Recovery Inc.795.0★ (13)Van NuysSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Wellness Haven Recovery795.0★ (66)Northridge, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Inneractions Intensive Outpatient Program794.9★ (49)Encino, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 542 best addiction counselors in Van Nuys, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Van Nuys

    #1 Avan Wellness Center

    Based in Van Nuys

    81/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7961 Paso Robles Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91406
    View profile for Avan Wellness Center(866) 771-6213

  4. #4 The Discovery House

    Based in North Hills, 4 mi away

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 231 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 231 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    6956 Bertrand Ave, Reseda, CA 91335
    View profile for The Discovery House(818) 452-1676

  6. #6 Rising Lotus Recovery

    Based in North Hollywood, 2 mi away

    80/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7701 Ampere Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    View profile for Rising Lotus Recovery(866) 868-0014

  7. #7 LA Valley Recovery

    Based in North Hollywood, 2 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7744 Mary Ellen Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    View profile for LA Valley Recovery(818) 927-4027

  12. #12 Bliss Recovery

    Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2780 Creston Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
    View profile for Bliss Recovery(323) 870-9773

  13. #13 SV Recovery

    Based in Shadow Hills, 6 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    10420 Penrose St., Sun Valley, CA 91352
    View profile for SV Recovery(800) 627-7077

  14. #14 Serenity Moon Recovery

    Based in Canoga Park, 8 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    20400 Hemmingway St, Winnetka, CA 91306
    View profile for Serenity Moon Recovery(213) 267-6713

  17. #17 Renewal Health Group

    Based in Canoga Park, 6 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    4755 Amigo Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
    View profile for Renewal Health Group(818) 514-7355

  20. #20 DetoxLA

    Based in Canoga Park, 6 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5537 Sylvia Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
    View profile for DetoxLA(818) 412-6678

  22. #22 Westwind Recovery

    Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 161 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7966 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
    View profile for Westwind Recovery(833) 327-0616

  24. #24 Iris Healing Retreat

    Based in Woodland Hills, 7 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    5663 Jumilla Ave, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
    View profile for Iris Healing Retreat(818) 697-6472

  25. #25 Legacy Healing Center

    Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2321 Castilian Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
    View profile for Legacy Healing Center(213) 693-2772

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

addiction counselors in Van Nuys, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Growth Extended783.5★ (10)In Van Nuys
27Shadow Hills Recovery Inc.784.6★ (48)7 mi
28West Hollywood ATC774.5★ (97)8 mi
29Profound Healing Centers774.9★ (50)11 mi
30Uplift Sobriety775.0★ (23)In Van Nuys
31LA Wellness Home774.9★ (160)7 mi
32House of Zen775.0★ (34)10 mi
33Hillside Recovery Center774.8★ (17)7 mi
34Iris Healing Center | Rehabilitation Center - Woodland Hills774.8★ (16)7 mi
35Stairway Recovery Homes774.7★ (56)10 mi
36AM Health Care774.8★ (4)4 mi
37Restore Health and Wellness Center774.4★ (129)9 mi
38Dare To Dream Recovery774.6★ (9)6 mi
39Peaceful Life Recovery775.0★ (12)8 mi
40Starbridge Recovery774.8★ (39)10 mi
41Eden Recovery Center775.0★ (52)14 mi
42Vanity Wellness Center774.9★ (107)7 mi
43Wish Recovery IOP764.9★ (57)6 mi
44Aspire Counseling Services764.9★ (64)16 mi
45Silicon Beach Treatment Center764.5★ (42)12 mi
46Healthy Living Residential Program Santa Clarita764.9★ (95)18 mi
47Fortify Wellness755.0★ (32)6 mi
48Grace Recovery754.4★ (7)9 mi
49Cliffside West Los Angeles754.0★ (20)10 mi
50Phoenix House - Venice Beach754.5★ (43)13 mi

Also serving Van Nuys

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 Van Nuys
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aegis Treatment Centers | Canoga Park5.0★ (2)9 mi
ANGER INTERVENTION SERVICES5.0★ (2)36 mi
Ayaka Robbins, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)12 mi
Detection & Treatment Resources Inc5.0★ (2)29 mi
Duane Osterlind, Sex Addiction and Betrayal Trauma Therapy5.0★ (2)37 mi
Goldwing RecoveryIn Van Nuys
HLJ Healing & Wellness Addiction Treatment Helpline5.0★ (2)36 mi
JM Treatment, Trauma & Addiction Therapy by James McNinch, LCSW5.0★ (2)21 mi
Lunovia Healing Advisors & Addiction Treatment Helpline5.0★ (2)41 mi
More Life Recovery5.0★ (1)In Van Nuys
New Hope Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program, Inc.4.0★ (2)19 mi
Newport Academy5.0★ (2)35 mi
Pacific Clinics, Hollygrove4.5★ (2)10 mi
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists - Long Beach3.0★ (2)33 mi
Pacifica Recovery, Inc.5.0★ (2)42 mi
Phoebe Shinn, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)14 mi
Raymond A. Jones, PhD, LMFT, CSAT5.0★ (2)35 mi
SRS Helpline - Addiction Treatment Specialists5.0★ (2)34 mi
The Center For Professional Recovery5.0★ (2)23 mi
Transforming Life Center, Inc.5.0★ (2)43 mi

How we ranked Van Nuys addiction counselors

We scored 542 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Van Nuys?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Van Nuys, CA is Avan Wellness Center with an RP Score of 81/100. It has 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Empower Recovery Center (#2) and Lost Angels Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 542 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Van Nuys?

RankedPsychologists ranks 542 addiction counselors serving Van Nuys, CA. 5 of them are based in Van Nuys; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Van Nuys work on weekends?

367 of 542 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 314 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Avan Wellness Center (#1), Empower Recovery Center (#2) and Lost Angels Treatment Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Van Nuys addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 542 rated addiction counselors in Van Nuys is 4.7★, with a median of 26 reviews. The Discovery House has the most, 231 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Van Nuys count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 542 addiction counselors serving Van Nuys.

More addiction counselors and Van Nuys pages