73/100RP Score
Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Addiction Counselors in Wilkes-Barre, PA (2026)
37 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wilkes-Barre: Little Creek Recovery, RP Score 73/100; 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Clearbrook Treatment Center, 451 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 Wilkes-Barre addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 19 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 37 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Wilkes-Barre 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 | Little Creek Recovery | 73 | 4.9★ (100) | Scranton, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | ClearVision Health and Wellness | 73 | 4.3★ (63) | Hazleton, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Wilkes-Barre Comprehensive Treatment Center | 72 | 4.9★ (16) | Wilkes-Barre | Sat | — |
| 4 | Clearbrook Treatment Center | 69 | 4.7★ (451) | Wilkes-Barre | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center | 65 | 3.8★ (51) | Dunmore, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center | 64 | 3.8★ (12) | Wilkes-Barre | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Alpha-Medicor Health Group | 64 | 4.3★ (38) | Dunmore, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Pathway To Recovery Counseling and Education Services at the W.A.V.E.S. Center | 62 | 3.3★ (19) | Hazleton, 21 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | CleanSlate Outpatient Addiction Medicine | 62 | 3.9★ (125) | Wilkes-Barre | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Geisinger Scranton Addiction Medicine | 62 | 1.9★ (12) | Scranton, 16 mi away | — | — |
The 37 best addiction counselors in Wilkes-Barre, 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 Hazleton, 21 mi away
73/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre
72/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre
69/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 451 Google reviews, based in Wilkes-Barre.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunmore, 19 mi away
65/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.8★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre
64/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, based in Wilkes-Barre.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunmore, 18 mi away
64/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton, 21 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.3★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre
62/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 16 mi away
62/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 1.9★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 27 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 441 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 1 mi away
61/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and proximity: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, 1 mi from Wilkes-Barre.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 Lakeside NEPA
Based in Scranton, 17 mi away
60/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 16 mi away
59/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 Miners Medical
Based in Wilkes-Barre
59/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.1★ from 51 Google reviews, based in Wilkes-Barre.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 49 mi away
58/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 49 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 16 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Support group”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 44 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 12 mi away
57/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#21 Provive Wellness
Based in Scranton, 17 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Stroudsburg, 41 mi away
54/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Scranton, 16 mi away
53/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Allentown, 49 mi away
52/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 18 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre
52/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and proximity: 2.3★ from 58 Google reviews, based in Wilkes-Barre.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
All 37 addiction counselors
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in RP Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hazleton Treatment Services | 52 | 4.5★ (12) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Crossroads Treatment Center of Scranton, PA | 51 | 4.8★ (15) | 15 mi |
| 28 | DWH Medical Center: Danny Hernandez, MD, MCIME | 45 | 4.8★ (284) | 49 mi |
| 29 | STR Lehigh Valley | 45 | 4.8★ (124) | 48 mi |
| 30 | Crossroads Treatment Center of Allentown, PA | 45 | 4.8★ (97) | 50 mi |
| 31 | Clinical Outcomes Group, Inc. | 44 | 4.2★ (18) | 42 mi |
| 32 | Counseling Solutions LV | 44 | 3.9★ (7) | 49 mi |
| 33 | Crossroads Treatment Center of Pottsville, PA | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | 42 mi |
| 34 | Zoey Counseling Services | 42 | 4.9★ (14) | 49 mi |
| 35 | Community Psychological Services | 42 | 2.3★ (3) | 47 mi |
| 36 | New Directions Treatment Services | 42 | 3.1★ (31) | 48 mi |
| 37 | Pyramid Healthcare Allentown Outpatient Treatment Center | 41 | 3.6★ (87) | 47 mi |
Also serving Wilkes-Barre
9 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crossgate Addiction & Mental Health Services | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Evolve Addiction Recovery LLC | 2 mi | |
| Gaudenzia Berwick Outpatient | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Gaudenzia Pottsville | 4.5★ (2) | 42 mi |
| Gemini Recovery Centers | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Genesis House | 4.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| John G Knowles, MA, CADC | 17 mi | |
| John Obell M.S. LPC | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol | 1.0★ (2) | 42 mi |
How we ranked Wilkes-Barre addiction counselors
We scored 37 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Wilkes-Barre?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Wilkes-Barre, PA is Little Creek Recovery with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. ClearVision Health and Wellness (#2) and Wilkes-Barre Comprehensive Treatment Center (#3) follow. We ranked 37 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Wilkes-Barre?
RankedPsychologists ranks 37 addiction counselors serving Wilkes-Barre, PA. 6 of them are based in Wilkes-Barre; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 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 Wilkes-Barre work on weekends?
19 of 37 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Little Creek Recovery (#1), ClearVision Health and Wellness (#2) and Wilkes-Barre Comprehensive Treatment Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Wilkes-Barre addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated addiction counselors in Wilkes-Barre is 4.3★, with a median of 31 reviews. Clearbrook Treatment Center has the most, 451 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 Wilkes-Barre count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 37 addiction counselors serving Wilkes-Barre.
More addiction counselors and Wilkes-Barre pages
Addiction counselors near Wilkes-Barre
- Addiction counselors in Kingston, PA31 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Mountain Top, PA45 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Nanticoke, PA34 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Back Mountain, PA26 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Scranton, PA24 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Dunmore, PA24 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Hazleton, PA53 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Berwick, PA37 ranked
- Addiction counselors in Bloomsburg, PA26 ranked
- Addiction counselors in East Stroudsburg, PA104 ranked
Other specialties in Wilkes-Barre
- Psychologists in Wilkes-Barre27 ranked
- Therapists and counselors in Wilkes-Barre58 ranked
- Child and teen therapists in Wilkes-Barre11 ranked
- Couples therapists in Wilkes-Barre16 ranked
- Family therapists in Wilkes-Barre19 ranked
- Neuropsychologists in Wilkes-Barre6 ranked
- Psychiatrists in Wilkes-Barre31 ranked
- Clinical social workers in Wilkes-Barre16 ranked
- All psychologists in Wilkes-Barre