2026-02-18T15:39:07.760Z

The wave has an excellent staff, everyone is so supportive and positive and nice, there is a therapist there named Tara, she puts so much love and effort into every single group that she leads, the groups are fantastic, it’s a beautiful building, the clinical team is wonderful.. Juan is the cook.. he puts so much love into his food.. he is such a friendly and supportive and enthusiastic human being.. a tech named Natalie is a ray of sunshine!! She is so sweet and loves her job so much and it shows.. the techs were all friendly and great.. Marium is the housekeeper and the weekend cook.. she works very hard to keep the place spotless, all the nurses are wonderful.. Reina is an incredible human being with the biggest heart and she radiates positivity and kindness and love!!! Greg is such a great nurse.. the whole staff is so supportive and loving.. the only complaint I have is the provider is not so good with dealing with med management.. I have a lot of mental health issues, and I never felt as if she was open or listened.. but over all.. I feel completely ready to return back to normal life and stay sober and make my mark in this world.. the staff does a fantastic job!! Very good at making us feel heard and they always fill us up with positive feedback and hugs!!

2026-02-03T19:25:14.298Z

I have sent quite a few people to this facility and I am here to tell you it is the best of the best! They truly care about their patients and are always so kind and professional. I will always choose this place over any other place!

2026-02-03T15:23:45.615Z

I recently completed a two month inpatient treatment program there that quite literally saved my life. The intensive therapy was exactly what I needed to get back on my feet after a serious mental health crisis. While there, I made some great friends and bonds that will last a lifetime. The therapist are amazing and the staff is very kind. I highly recommend to any women who are struggling with all the things we go through in life to reach out and let them help you get the weight of the world off your shoulders. This facility is a rare gem as there are no other (that I know of) Trauma informed WOMEN'S ONLY treatment centers in Florida. There are two sister facilities, The Wave Clearwater and The Wave Edgewater. Each one is uniquely different. The Edgewater facility is comfortable and homey with plenty of charm but the "old house" definitely needs some TLC. They are definitely working on it, but it's worth a mention- That said I would still highly recommend The Wave for all the amazing therapeutic modalities it offers.

2026-02-03T02:21:28.923Z

My time at The Wave was such a regulating experience. I wish I could have stayed for a year. I am grateful for the amazing staff and their dedication to the clients' wellbeing. Gwendolyn is a wonderful therapist. I also really enjoyed Raisa's groups.

2026-01-25T02:41:18.081Z

I had a wonderful experience at The Wave Clearwater. All the therapists are absolutely incredible. They care so much about the clients and they always make themselves available when you need them. They each bring something special to groups. Which I thoroughly enjoyed each and everyone of their groups. I learned so much. I struggled a lot while I was there, but Stacy, Jenna, Nouel and Autumn, were always there to help me. They made me feel safe, and heard. Nouel was my therapist she is by far the best therapist I’ve ever had. I realize now that she only wanted the best for me thats why she was so hard on me. She held me accountable, which is what I needed. She made me talk about things I didn’t want to talk about so that I could process and finally be free of the pain and hurt. Nouel always made herself available to me. All Nouel wanted to do was help me. She was the best therapist. She’s brilliant, She has Certification in almost everything.most of all she has compassion for all of her clients even the difficult ones like me. Thank you, Nouel I may just be a client to you but I will always remember you and everything you’ve done for me. I use everything you taught me every day with my husband with my kids and it works really well Thank you.

2025-12-23T16:21:58.208Z

For my daughter, this place was a Godsend. It is unlike any facility you have ever come across. My daughter was terrified of seeking help due to additional trauma she had experienced in the many, many facilities she had been in before.All the websites of other facilities in Pinellas, Hillsborough, or Pasco County looked so promising, and it took a lot for us to help her decide to go to them. Unfortunately, once she was admitted, it felt more like a lockdown unit, and it was nearly impossible to actually receive help when so much trauma was being formed on the unit itself. Trauma caused her to dissociate as a coping mechanism in the first place.For seven years, we tried so many different facilities that ultimately made her worse. We even traveled to other states seeking care. As a mother, I felt ashamed continuing to place her in these settings when she deteriorated each time. I have been a nurse for over 20 years and have worked in psychiatric care for about 20% of my career, and I could have never imagined that such a wonderful place existed.She learned so much there—and has taught me so much as well. They provided all the necessary tools to cope with everyday situations, as well as more complex challenges. They were not solely medication-focused.The teaching methods went far beyond simple handouts. Group activities were frequent and extremely useful. This is definitely not a “churn and burn” facility focused on money instead of patients. The information wasn’t just presented—it was reinforced and revisited whenever real-life situations arose.For example, when situations occurred between patients where irritation or conflict developed, staff intervened not by punishment, but by providing tools to navigate the situation. They taught patients how to express their needs appropriately, how to consider another person’s feelings, and how to communicate effectively.I really could go on and on. I am a real person and a real mom trying to navigate life. This is not a program that just anyone can enter—you are actually interviewed to ensure a good fit. It took two trips to the facility for my daughter to agree to go. Once there, she stayed for close to a month without even asking to come home early. This was such a change from the frequent calls I received from other facilities, where she begged me to help her get out—though my hands were often tied.Thank you to all of the Wave Program staff for truly caring. I also want to thank the people who created this beautiful, genuine, unique, safe, multifaceted, and truly unparalleled program. Brandi K

2025-12-10T10:07:01.304Z

I was one of the first people to come here when they opened and I still tell everyone about it. They treat you like family, not like a number. The techs and counselors are always around and they actually listen. Three solid meals a day, fun classes, and plenty of support.When I left, I realized everything they taught me still stuck with me. I'm living proof that the wave works. Thanks y'all for everything.

2025-12-09T14:22:53.211Z

I was nervous about coming here but it turned out to be exactly what I needed. The team at The Wave is incredible. They make you feel safe, respected, and supported every step of the way. The therapists are great at helping you dig deep without feeling overwhelmed. I'll always be thankful for the time I spent there and for the people who helped me believe in myself again.