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10500 University Center Drive, Suite 215 Tampa, FL 33612
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About Sophros Recovery – Tampa

We are dedicated to helping the residents of Tampa, FL, find a better way forward in life. Our team provides personalized addiction treatment in a flexible outpatient setting. Here, clients start the path to a lifetime of healing by addressing the underlying causes of addiction and regaining control of their lives. One of the best things about Sophros Recovery is our ability to create a serene, welcoming setting where addiction treatment professionals, people struggling with addiction, and their dedicated loved ones can connect and heal.

Personalized treatment plans are available for everyone who comes to us for help breaking free from the cycle of addiction. Learn more and get started in one of our addiction rehab programs today by calling 813.592.7053 or contacting us online.

Latest Reviews

Alien
Reviewed on 05/16/2025
5
it’s a very clean facility . Everyone is compassionate They make you feel comfortable and relaxed. They cared about my needs calvin was very sincere and made me feel like a friend I was able to open up about my feelings.
John A.
3 months ago on Google
5
The team at Sophros is phenomenal. My experience has been absolutely fantastic. I have learned so much and continue to grow as a person beyond expectations. Thank you to everyone at Sophros for being so amazing!
Response from the owner1 month ago
So happy that you had a good experience. Now we just take it one day at a time!
Luke Barnett
7 months ago on Google
5
The amount of passion and support this team provides is clearly evident. Their location is beautiful and very welcoming. We love working with Linda and feel very comfortable referring patients to Sophros Recovery.
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Location

Accepted Insurance

Sophros Recovery – Tampa works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

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Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient rehabs encompass multiple levels of care to facilitate clients' progress through their recovery journey. Clients who are stepping down from inpatient treatment may require intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment, which involves more frequent and substantive therapeutic interventions than does standard outpatient care. Outpatient centers typically provide extensive addiction counseling, including individual, group, and family therapy. Medication assisted treatment programs (MAT) and recovery-focused life skills training are also common in outpatient care.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Rehab aftercare programs are a collection of highly individualized services designed to promote long-term recovery. These services evolve as your needs change. Case managers and recovery teams typically begin formulating the rehab aftercare service plan early in the recovery process to facilitate your reintegration back into the home, workplace, and community.
inpatient iconInpatient
Clients typically choose inpatient rehab when they are in early recovery or are experiencing a crisis that puts them at an increased risk of relapse. They reside at the treatment center for the length of their program, which may range from two weeks to more than 18 months, depending on the program design. Intensive psychotherapy is often the primary treatment modality, but clients in inpatient care may also receive holistic treatment and recovery-focused life skills training.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) involve frequent and robust therapeutic sessions for clients requiring high-level care. Clients may engage in a combination of medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction counseling, recovery skills training, and holistic therapies for a minimum of nine and a maximum of 20 hours per week. Intensive outpatient rehab is designed primarily for persons in early recovery, those exiting detox or inpatient care, and those at an elevated relapse risk.
12-step icon12-Step
12 step programs support recovery through emotional, psychological, and spiritual development to address the root causes of addiction. These programs are peer directed, with participants regularly attending 12 step meetings, which are anonymous, free, and accessible day and night, year-round. Recovery is based on "working the steps" to understand the source of addiction, take accountability for one's life choices, and relinquish control for that which cannot be changed. Age-specific, gender-separate, and other specialized programs are widely available.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
Often referred to as "day treatment," a partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers an intensive treatment option that allows individuals to return home at night. PHP treatment typically requires a minimum of 20 hours a week for an average of 90 days. Participants attend daily therapeutic sessions, receive medication management, and have access to skilled medical professionals. While costs can vary, most insurance will fully or partially cover a partial hospitalization program.
telehealth iconTelehealth
Telehealth offers many benefits for Florida residents. It lets you see your healthcare provider from anywhere. This saves time because you don't have to travel to a doctor's office or take time off work to get there. It also provides more options, because you can choose health care specialists who are located far from you.

Treatments

When a person has alcohol use disorder (AUD), also referred to as alcoholism or alcohol addiction, they experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop drinking. This physical dependence results from overuse of alcohol, which may be used as a coping mechanism or escape. Individuals who have AUD can overcome the alcohol addiction through alcohol rehab in Florida. This treatment process involves essential therapy and supports to help the individual achieve and maintain recovery.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

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.

In Florida, dual-diagnosis addiction treatment treats mental health and substance use disorders concurrently to enhance successful recovery outcomes and improve overall health. Specialized rehab programs include medical detox, outpatient, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Using evidence-based therapies, like dialectical behavioral therapy or medication-assisted treatment, clinicians successfully treat dual-diagnosis addiction and mental health conditions. Other activities include group therapy and skills training, to equip you with the skills required to achieve and sustain your recovery.

In Florida, substance abuse treatment focuses on treating mental health and substance use disorders concurrently to improve recovery outcomes and overall health. Levels of care include medical detox, outpatient, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Clinicians utilize evidence-based therapies such as dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) or medication-assisted treatment, group therapy, and skills training activities. This comprehensive approach to treatment helps to ensure sustained recovery.

When you have a mental health disorder and an addiction, it's known as a co-occurring disorder. Since treating both conditions at the same time is critical, you'll want to seek out a dual diagnosis treatment center. These specialized rehabs offer the care needed to overcome both disorders, which drastically increases your chances of success in long-term recovery. Types of therapies provided tend to include individual and group counseling, relapse prevention education, coping skills training, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

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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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment for people in Florida who are struggling with drug addiction. There you can openly discuss the challenges and progress you're making without fear of judgment from your peers who experience many of the same things you are.

Individual therapy often includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This is a structured approach to identifying and changing negative thought patterns. During therapy you learn how what you think drives your actions so you can develop healthier coping strategies to manage addiction triggers and reduce drug use.

During family therapy sessions, you navigate the complexities of addiction and are provided tools to help improve communication and resolve conflicts. When you work together, families can better support their loved one's recovery and restore balance and harmony within the household.

Trauma therapy helps you work through the psychological impact that traumatic events have had on your life. Your therapist helps you identify the physical, emotional, and mental triggers and develop coping mechanisms. This helps rebuild a sense of safety and trust in yourself and others.

Therapists who apply cognitive behavioral therapy in Florida believe patient thoughts and behaviors are closely linked. They use this treatment method to help clients change their thought patterns so they can also change behaviors and break free from substance abuse.

During couples therapy in Florida, your therapist will take steps to get to know you, help you identify feelings, explore the past, develop solutions, and help you learn skills to manage relationship challenges. This process will allow you to work through conflict and strengthen your relationship.

Life skills are the core skills you need for daily success. They can include self care, stress management, daily routines, and emotion control. Rehab treatment includes the development of these skills so you have the tools you need for long term recovery.

Dialectical behavior therapy in Florida consists of individual therapy and group instruction. This structured program is a form of psychotherapy that incorporates the development of skills for managing emotions and relationships.

Your mind, body, and emotions interact in complex ways. Experiential therapy addresses all three of these aspects. Interactive and creative activities provide physical sensations and evoke emotional responses. These offer insight into how you interact with the world and any negative patterns you need to change.

As a short term therapeutic method, motivational interviewing in Florida requires only a couple of sessions. During these sessions, you'll have the opportunity to talk about your circumstances and any discrepancies between your current situation and future goals. You'll then decide for yourself what changes you want to make.

Substance abuse creates biochemical imbalances in your body and brain. By implementing dietary changes, you can restore that balance. This is the goal of nutrition therapy in Florida. You'll gain an understanding of what nutrients your body needs and learn best self care practices.

Types of creative arts therapy in Florida include playing music, writing poetry, journaling, dancing, painting, and sculpting. These expressive activities can help you process emotions and work through challenges with the guidance of a creative arts therapist.

Recreational therapy helps you recover from addiction by giving you structured activities that promote your physical health and mental well being. These activities could range from sports and fitness to creative arts and provide a constructive outlet for your emotions and stress.

Rational behavior therapy is used in addiction treatment to teach you to challenge and change irrational beliefs and thought patterns that contribute to substance abuse and addiction. Using cognitive and behavioral techniques, your therapist teaches you to manage negative emotions, reduce your cravings, and maintain your sobriety.

By incorporating a fitness therapy program into drug and alcohol addiction recovery in Florida, you experience the benefits of regular physical activity on your physical and mental health. Exercise helps you manage stress, improves your mood, and reduces anxiety. It promotes better sleep and provides a healthy outlet for coping with cravings.

Amenities

  • private iconPrivate Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • wifi iconWifi

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Nick Padlo

CEO

Erin Moran, LMHC

VP of Clinical Operations/Partner

Dr. John Kemerer

Medical Director

Veronica Vega, LMFT

Clinical Director

Aixa Marrero

Office Manager

Linda Parsons

Business Development

Michele Bowers, LMHC

Senior Therapist

Calvin Alardo

Therapist

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Florida

LegitScript has reviewed Sophros Recovery – Tampa as part of their certification program, and has determined that it meets the LegitScript standards for legality, safety and transparency.

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Contact Information

Phone icon (813) 692-7053
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10500 University Center Drive
Suite 215
Tampa, FL 33612

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Reviews of Sophros Recovery – Tampa

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it’s a very clean facility . Everyone is compassionate They make you feel comfortable and relaxed. They cared about my needs calvin was very sincere and made me feel like a friend I was able to open up about my feelings.

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Bridget Andrews
5 days ago
5

I did an alumni nature walk that was so rewarding! I really appreciate that I feel cared for even after my time at Sophros

Andrea Veasey
2 weeks ago
5

I found this center at the perfect time. I was looking for support groups that would help me with personal growth and teach me the skills to break intergenerational family patterns. The ACA group has been fantastic and I think it should be a requirement that every person attend a course like this at least once in their lifetime. The group is welcoming, the step work is easy to follow, and the vulnerability is refreshing! If you want to dig deeper and learn more about inner child work, I highly recommend this group.

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Thanks Andrea! Whether people come to us for PHP, IOP, or join us for ACA meetings, the goal is always to develop tools and skills to be successful in whatever we struggle with personally. Thank you for being part of our team by coming and participating with the rest of the group. We all help each other grow.
Richard Mosley
2 weeks ago
5

From the very first moment I walked into Sophros Recovery Tampa, I was greeted with genuine compassion and empathy. It was clear right away that this is a place where people truly care. Over the past few months, I’ve been attending ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) meetings here, and I can’t express enough how transformative the experience has been. Dealing with deeply personal and challenging issues is never easy, but being able to do so in an environment that is both caring and professional makes all the difference. The staff and facilitators are not only knowledgeable, but also deeply respectful and supportive of everyone’s journey. Sophros Recovery isn’t just a recovery center — it’s a safe haven where healing truly begins. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found this place. If you’re looking for a supportive, understanding, and empowering community, this is it. Highly recommend.

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Thanks Richard! We are so glad that you have found value and community in our ACA meetings. Recovery and the impact of addiction takes a lot of shapes and forms, and it is a family disease. We can all do our own work to stay healthy and happy, regardless of how we have been impacted in our lives. We appreciate you!
Robert Jones
2 weeks ago
5

I’m so extremely grateful for my recovery experience at Sophros, it truly was a God sent at the lowest point in my life. There’s not enough that I can say or do to express the magnitude of help they’ve given me. I’ve spent an great deal of time with the owner and all of the staff, and for me they’re some of the highest level professionals with total commitment, love, empathy, kindness and compassion that I’ve encountered during and after treatment, also the follow-up care is second to none. All and everything about the Sophros staff has been like a loving family to me. I would totally recommend the Sophros Recovery Program to all interested in getting help. Thank you so very much for all that you do!!

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Thanks brother. I’m so honored to know you and to see your growth and success in recovery. You’ve been such a gift to work with, and we all care so much about you. Keep it up, my friend. You are such a light in this world. - Nick
Auxiliaryman
2 weeks ago
5

I’m able to finally move forward in my life towards a better future thanks to this amazing team!

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Thank you! Recovery means finding that better future for ourselves, and a full life ahead of us. ♥️
The Magestic Robynn
3 weeks ago
5

Great place for recovery! The staff is amazing! They will meet you at your level. A big plus for me is that they are recovery based as a whole. It's not just AA. They go over all the options and let you decide/navigate what option works best for you!

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So many paths to recovery! We try to embrace what works for each individual in battling addiction and sharpening mental health. So glad you’ve had a good experience with our team!
Scott Samuels
3 weeks ago
5

The staff at Sophros have been courteous, professional and supportive. Sophros Recovery Tampa has helped me get my life back, and I'll be eternally grateful to them. This is a place you can feel safe, supported and learn to live again. Couldn't recommend more for recovery and treatment.

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Thank you Scott! Helping clients regain their lives is our mission statement, and I’m so glad to hear that you are in the right track! Stay strong with your recovery, and keep up the good work. 🙌🏻
anna shanks
3 weeks ago
5

Sophros recovery helped save my finances life!! Justin and everyone at this facility went way above and beyond what I would ever expect to help him on his journey. They are hands down the best staff and if I could give them a 20 star I would! Words cannot describe what an incredible experience this has been, and Erickson is 95 days clean today and going SO strong!!

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95 days clean is a HUGE accomplishment in recovery. That’s a lot of “one days at a time.” I hope that the promises continue to come true in your family’s life. We are always here if you guys need anything.
Shaakira Hunt
4 weeks ago
5

The facility is beautiful, Staff is great and very caring. Thank you Calvin for being so humble.

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Thank you! Glad to hear that our team and facility are in top shape for clients to do this hard work in addiction and recovery!
Jose Guerrero
4 weeks ago
5

Absolutely amazing place, Michelle is a very knowledgeable facilitator and brings a wholesome environment every week

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Jose, thank you for the kind words about our center. It’s so important to feel comfortable in PHP and IOP!
Matthew Stock
4 weeks ago
5

A lovely and welcoming facility, conveniently located for most in the Tampa area. The SMART meetings are excellent, helpful and consistent.

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Thanks Matthew! SMART was such a big part of my personal journey, and it is what helped me have tools and skills for my addictions and my mental health. Community and connection are the key! -Nick (owner)
Terria
4 weeks ago
5

Great experience at Sophros Recovery. The team is knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in your well-being. I felt safe and supported throughout my journey. They make recovery feel possible—and sustainable.

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