
By Akers Editorial
Men of Success 2025 – Isaac Deas

Isaac Deas
Deas Consulting
As a licensed mental health counselor, pastor and founder of Deas Consulting in Tavares, Rev. Dr. Isaac Deas is dedicated to guiding individuals through life’s challenges—from anxiety and addiction to family issues and personal trauma. But for Isaac, healing doesn’t end in the counseling room.
Through New Bethel Community Church in Summerfield where he pastors, he partners with two local organizations making a profound impact. SoZo Kids, a help agency founded more than 30 years ago, serves children living in the Ocala National Forest—many of whom have never slept in a bed or owned basic necessities. Helping Hands provides shelter and restoration for young women recovering from sex trafficking.
Isaac urges the community to be more aware, less judgmental: “Sometimes people just need a pair of socks, a toothbrush, or someone to believe in them.” Whether by volunteering, listening or donating small items, he believes anyone can help. “Before judging, ask what someone’s been through. Our mission should be to offer hope, not condemnation.”