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Best Addiction Counselors in Zachary, LA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Zachary: Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana, RP Score 78/100; 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge, 339 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #7.

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

22 Zachary addiction counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 22 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Addiction counselors in Baton Rouge ranking. See Addiction counselors in Baton Rouge

Top 10 addiction counselors in Zachary 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 Zachary at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana784.8★ (253)Baton Rouge, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2All the Way House743.4★ (7)Baker, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
3The Grove Recovery Center - Ascension campus684.4★ (42)Gonzales, 37 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4St. Christopher's Addiction Wellness Center684.5★ (58)Baton Rouge, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Baton Rouge Recovery Health664.6★ (11)Baton Rouge, 13 mi away——
6The Grove Recovery Center - Baton Rouge Outpatient Campus654.3★ (31)Baton Rouge, 17 mi away——
7Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge654.8★ (339)Baton Rouge, 16 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8Recovery Center of Baton Rouge654.2★ (5)Baton Rouge, 15 mi away——
9Denham Springs Addictive Dsrdr644.0★ (5)Denham Springs, 17 mi away——
10Crossroads Recovery Center of Louisiana625.0★ (57)Gonzales, 33 mi away——

The 22 best addiction counselors in Zachary, 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. Based in Baker, 4 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2080 Main St, Baker, LA 70714
  2. Based in Baton Rouge, 13 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    933 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  3. 65/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5329 Dijon Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  4. Based in Baton Rouge, 15 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    673 E Airport Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  5. Based in Denham Springs, 17 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Alcoholism treatment program”, 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:45 PM · Fri 10 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1295 Florida Ave SW, Denham Springs, LA 70726
  6. Based in Prairieville, 25 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–3:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–4:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–3:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    38384 LA-42 Ste c, Prairieville, LA 70769
  7. 61/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Medical clinic”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11715 Bricksome Ave Ste a-6, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  8. Based in Baton Rouge, 14 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1231 Laurel St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
  9. Based in Hammond, 45 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Addiction treatment center”, 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 7 AM–9 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    615 Pride Dr, Hammond, LA 70401
  10. Based in Baton Rouge, 16 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    10473 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
  11. Based in Baton Rouge, 19 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Eating disorder treatment center”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    15555 George Oneal Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
  12. 51/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37283 Swamp Rd #803, Prairieville, LA 70769

How we ranked Zachary addiction counselors

We scored 22 Zachary 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 Zachary 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 Zachary: frequently asked questions

Who is the best addiction counselor in Zachary?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked addiction counselor in Zachary, LA is Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana with an RP Score of 78/100. It has 4.8★ from 253 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. All the Way House (#2) and The Grove Recovery Center - Ascension campus (#3) follow. We ranked 22 addiction counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many addiction counselors are there in Zachary?

RankedPsychologists ranks 22 addiction counselors serving Zachary, LA. 1 of them is based in Zachary; the rest serve it from nearby towns. 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 Zachary work on weekends?

11 of 22 ranked addiction counselors post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Serenity Treatment Center of Louisiana (#1), All the Way House (#2) and The Grove Recovery Center - Ascension campus (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Zachary addiction counselors have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated addiction counselors in Zachary is 4.5★, with a median of 26 reviews. Avenues Recovery Center at Baton Rouge has the most, 339 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Zachary count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 22 addiction counselors serving Zachary.