77/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Addiction Counselors in Worcester, MA (2026)
282 addiction counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Worcester: Promises P.A.T.H. Worcester, RP Score 77/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Washburn House, 537 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 282 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
282 Worcester addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 155 open Saturdays and 115 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 282 rated practices.
Top 10 addiction counselors in Worcester 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 | Promises P.A.T.H. Worcester | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Worcester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Savida Health Worcester | 74 | 4.9★ (329) | Worcester | Evenings | — |
| 3 | Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. | 74 | 3.5★ (61) | Worcester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Washburn House Extended Care | 74 | 3.7★ (3) | Worcester | — | — |
| 5 | Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. | 72 | 4.4★ (7) | Worcester | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | NuLife Behavioral Health: Addiction and Mental Health Treatment In Massachusetts | 72 | 4.8★ (48) | Worcester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. | 72 | 2.8★ (64) | Grafton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Gilly's House Inc | 72 | 4.8★ (44) | Wrentham, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Real Recovery Centers | 71 | 5.0★ (117) | Chelmsford, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Lake Avenue Recovery Addiction Treatment Centers | 71 | 4.9★ (150) | Worcester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 282 best addiction counselors in Worcester, 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 Worcester
74/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 329 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
74/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.5★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
74/100RP ScoreRanked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
72/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
72/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.8★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 9 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 2.8★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Wrentham, 26 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 34 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester
71/100RP ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Millbury, 5 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Braintree, 40 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 288 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 Washburn House
Based in Worcester
70/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.8★ from 537 Google reviews, based in Worcester.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 34 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Revere, 42 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.9★ from 218 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Sage House
Based in Framingham, 18 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#17 Pax Healing
Based in Leicester, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 11 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Winchester, 37 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 38 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 393 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster, 16 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Medford, 36 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 46 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 20 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Saugus, 43 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 282 ranked addiction counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Worcester
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.
How we ranked Worcester addiction counselors
We scored 282 Worcester 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 12, 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 Worcester 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 Worcester: frequently asked questions
Who is the best addiction counselor in Worcester?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Worcester, MA is Promises P.A.T.H. Worcester with an RP Score of 77/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Savida Health Worcester (#2) and Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 282 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 12, 2026.
How many addiction counselors are there in Worcester?
RankedPsychologists ranks 282 addiction counselors serving Worcester, MA. 9 of them are based in Worcester; 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 Worcester work on weekends?
155 of 282 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 115 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Promises P.A.T.H. Worcester (#1), Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. (#3) and Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do Worcester addiction counselors have?
The median Google rating among 282 rated addiction counselors in Worcester is 4.3★, with a median of 24 reviews. Washburn House has the most, 537 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Worcester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Worcester 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 Worcester 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 Worcester
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 282 addiction counselors serving Worcester.
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