The Counseling Center – Portsmouth, Ohio
622 6th St, Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662
Last Updated: June 26, 2026

Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.5
Out of 10
The Counseling Center, situated in Portsmouth, Ohio, provides a comprehensive array of behavioral health services to individuals who are grappling with substance use disorders and mental health issues. Innovative therapies and supportive counseling are the primary objectives of their programs, which are designed to empower clients. The facility offers a diverse range of services, such as inpatient rehabilitation, detoxification, outpatient programs, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), aftercare, and sober living/halfway houses. Their approach is inclusive and does not prioritize gender-specific or faith-based programs.
The center implements a variety of treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), conflict management, activity therapy, and supportive counseling, each of which is customized to address the distinct requirements of the individual client. A notable characteristic of The Counseling Center is its commitment to establishing a robust and supportive community for the purpose of healing and recovery by providing immediate access to therapy. The center maintains rigorous standards of care and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). The facility accepts a variety of private insurance plans, and clients are encouraged to contact the center directly for details on insurance coverage.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Housing services
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
- Individualized Treatment
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Cocaine Detoxification
- Methamphetamines detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Motivational interviewing
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Short-term residential
- Residential detoxification
- Outpatient detoxification
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
- Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
- Halfway house
License and Accreditation
- State mental health department
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Integrated primary care services
- Residential beds for client’s children
- Child care for client’s children
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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Most private insurances accepted