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About Empower

The inpatient program is 24 hour supervised care for women with mental health or behavioral health challenges. Residents engage in group and individual therapy, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, expressive arts therapy, massage, EMDR, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and fitness classes.

The partial hospitalization program treats issues like anxiety, PTSD, emotional and physical abuse, body issues, addiction, and postpartum depression. This program includes 20 hours of treatment sessions per week with individual and group therapy, yoga, breath work, meditation, art therapy, massage, family counseling, and fitness classes.

Individual and group therapy programs are also available outside of the residential and PHP options.

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Kc Reardon
4 weeks ago on Google
1
Worst experience of my life. Profit over people! CEO and COO pay for those reviews. Don't give them your money. It is so sad they prey upon you when you are already broken and begging for help. Warning: NO MONEY BACK PERIOD. THEY OWE ME I paid $6,000.00 for THREE DAYS. BEWARE READ THE FINE PRINT. THEY KNOW ITS WRONG. DO LOOK OK???
Diane Nagle
1 month ago on Google
1
Run as fast as you can away from here.Was here for a total of ten weeks over a 3 month period, Jan-April 2023. Just discovered this past April that the cause for my emotional distress/ anxiety were the very poisons my trusted doctors put me on and led to a suicide attempt and forced hospitalization/ Baker Act. What do they do here? Pump you with more “meds”, and attend group therapy and private therapy with student interns….the “ nurse” was a grouchy LPN who made you feel worse with her attitude, and was always in a hurry to give you your nighttime meds- forced, actually, even if you wanted to take them later to maybe help you sleep, so she could leave early, or go outside to smoke… Saw cockroaches , termites…. Cheap Walmart linens and towels, very uncomfortable . Very cliquey. They advertise field trips but only if they have transportation—-our trip to the Dali Museum was canceled because the other Wave facility was using the bus-// so they ordered ice cream instead. And the cost- then it was on line as 37K a month which they assured me several times that insurance would cover it 100%. They lied… I could go on and on, but grateful to have survived my doctor induced hell…
lindsey carter
3 months ago on Google
1
Don’t come here if you’re a caretaker for a disabled person because autumn and Karen will exclude you from groups if you show up late to a program you paid for
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Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

12-step icon12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Florida provides quality treatment to help individuals overcome dependency related to a wide range of addictive substances. Programs address both the physical and mental aspects of addiction in order to help you make a full recovery.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Creativity is inherently healing, and can help those in recovery express thoughts or feelings they might not otherwise be able to. Creative arts therapy can include music, poetry/writing, painting, sculpting, dance, theater, sandplay, and more. Unlike traditional art, the final product matters far less than the experience of creation and expression itself.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

  • spa2 iconYoga Studio
  • wifi iconWifi
  • spa1 iconSpa
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Accreditations

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

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2120 Range Road
Clearwater, FL 33765

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Reviews of Empower

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Do not send a loved one here. The director/owner is unscrupulous, unethical and a pathological liar with serious anger issues. Verbal guarantees made will NOT be provided in writing, and not honored. I paid large amounts of money for a 90-day inpatient stay, guaranteeing u ... Read More

Reviewed on 6/13/2018
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Make sure to pay attention to their reviews on all sites, including the BBB. Horrible experience. Owners are not involved unless it is about money. They have zero medical background. Staff never stays long. Constantly changing rules and making them up as they go along. ... Read More

Reviewed on 6/2/2018
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I have to say, it was absolutely the worst treatment center there can possibly be. It was so bad, I went to a treatment center in Pompano Beach, Florida, when my home is in Saint Petersburg, Florida. I chose Empower so that I can be close to my five month old son, but the ... Read More

Reviewed on 5/7/2018
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4.6 (99 reviews)
Kc Reardon
4 weeks ago
1

Worst experience of my life. Profit over people! CEO and COO pay for those reviews. Don't give them your money. It is so sad they prey upon you when you are already broken and begging for help. Warning: NO MONEY BACK PERIOD. THEY OWE ME I paid $6,000.00 for THREE DAYS. BEWARE READ THE FINE PRINT. THEY KNOW ITS WRONG. DO LOOK OK???

Diane Nagle
1 month ago
1

Run as fast as you can away from here.Was here for a total of ten weeks over a 3 month period, Jan-April 2023. Just discovered this past April that the cause for my emotional distress/ anxiety were the very poisons my trusted doctors put me on and led to a suicide attempt and forced hospitalization/ Baker Act. What do they do here? Pump you with more “meds”, and attend group therapy and private therapy with student interns….the “ nurse” was a grouchy LPN who made you feel worse with her attitude, and was always in a hurry to give you your nighttime meds- forced, actually, even if you wanted to take them later to maybe help you sleep, so she could leave early, or go outside to smoke… Saw cockroaches , termites…. Cheap Walmart linens and towels, very uncomfortable . Very cliquey. They advertise field trips but only if they have transportation—-our trip to the Dali Museum was canceled because the other Wave facility was using the bus-// so they ordered ice cream instead. And the cost- then it was on line as 37K a month which they assured me several times that insurance would cover it 100%. They lied… I could go on and on, but grateful to have survived my doctor induced hell…

lindsey carter
3 months ago
1

Don’t come here if you’re a caretaker for a disabled person because autumn and Karen will exclude you from groups if you show up late to a program you paid for

Desirae Lynne
3 months ago
1

Breanna Rae2025
4 months ago
5

Currently here I absolutely love it the techs are all amazing and truly care about your mental health and well being. I came from South Dakota all the way down for this and wish I had came sooner they truly care about your mental health. My therapist Markia has been amazing and every single tech makes you feel welcome and like you matter which matters when you are going through mental health crisis highly would recommend love it here! I don’t usually leave reviews but the wave has been life changing for me you are not judged or made to feel bad about your mental health issues one day at a time.

Amy
6 months ago
5

Very helpful during a very hard time in my life.

Lindsay
8 months ago
5

I didn't end up coming here, but they (Debbie, in particular) were so helpful in answering a ZILLION questions I had and helping me get all set up to go. I was traveling and they were willing to pick me up at the airport and everything. My prescriptions must come from a certain place and they were willing to accommodate that. They were willing to give everything I needed. While I didn't attend, the facility seemed like it was going to be great! I don't have anything negative to say about it. And they made the arrangements INCREDIBLY easy. I can't 100% recommend it having never gone, but I'd definitely say to put it on your list. They seemed incredible.

Response from the owner
Thank you for your kind words, Lindsay! We're pleased to hear that Debbie and our team were able to assist you so thoroughly. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're glad to know you found the arrangements easy. If you ever decide to visit, we’ll be ready to provide you with the best experience possible!
Ethan Brooks
8 months ago
1

Our time at The Wave in Clearwater was far from the exceptional experience we had hoped for. The therapy, which should have been the heart of the program, fell short of expectations. The therapists, though well-meaning, seemed disinterested and lacked the level of support one would anticipate in a treatment setting.

Response from the owner
We sincerely apologize for your experience, Ethan. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address the concerns you've raised regarding the therapy and therapist engagement. It's important to us that all of our clients feel supported throughout their treatment. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Emma Becdach
9 months ago
3

I have been here twice, and the one thing and only thing that majorly stood out to me was the staff, they treat you like their own family. This place overall feels like a little village and even though people come and go, the main focus is yourself, and the therapists and staff make you very aware of that. Of course it has its cons, but the pros overcome that! The weekend outings are something that not every mental health facility gets, so I am extremely grateful for that! The therapists do an absolute amazing job at making sure you get what you need to get to help you get the most out of the program. I am very grateful and happy to say that the wave helped me in so many ways and go further into my treatment. Thank you staff and everyone who helped me through my journey!

Response from the owner
Thank you for your thoughtful review, Emma! We're glad to hear that our staff made you feel like family and that you appreciated the weekend outings. Your recognition of the pros is greatly valued, and we're thrilled to know that The Wave has positively impacted your treatment journey. We will continue to work hard to ensure everyone receives the support they need. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Linda Zilliox
10 months ago
5

I’m so grateful for my experience at The Wave in Clearwater—it has been much better than I ever anticipated. The therapy here is truly the heart of the program, and it’s exceptional. The therapists are skilled, compassionate, and incredibly supportive, which is why I’ve decided to extend my stay. The tech staff is equally amazing—each and every one of them goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and cared for. The senior management is actively involved, approachable, and always available if needed. They create a welcoming and safe environment where you feel almost at home. The accommodations are excellent, with private rooms, shared bathrooms, and a very clean facility overall. I highly recommend The Wave for anyone seeking a supportive, therapeutic space to focus on healing and growth. This version is polished and captures your positive experience in a way that would stand out as a thoughtful review. Let me know if you’d like to add or change anything!

Madina FL
11 months ago
1

I wouldn’t recommend this place. After a traumatic experience, I came here on a friend’s recommendation without much research. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the right fit. Healing chakras, learning how to drink tea, or exploring healthy eating are great additional tools, but they’re not enough for serious trauma recovery. The lack of group therapy and more personalized sessions with therapists felt like a big gap. I was fortunate to leave and find another place where I could engage in group work, speak with professionals, and do daily homework that truly helped me process my past. This place may work for some, but it’s not suitable for those needing deep, trauma-focused healing.

lil swavey
1 year ago
5

A very good place

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