Meet Our LIFTers
Stacy O'Mara, LMHC and Clinical Director
Stacy O'Mara has been a clinician in Central Florida since 2001. She has been established in private practice where she works with individuals, couples, and families. Stacy is well versed in multiple modes of therapy modalities, but has a particular proclivity for Jungian approach. She is a big believer in the unconscious mind and its power to influence behavior. Stacy believes that through examining our deeper motivations, we can understand our current behaviors. In addition, Stacy uses CBT, Positive Psychology and Solution-focused therapies in her work.
Enzan Azari
Enzan has a background in education and is pursuing a master’s-level education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at UCF. He believes that the therapeutic relationship should not only be a safe, supportive environment, but also a catapult from which individuals can become more of who they would like to be.
Focused on developing a growth-oriented mindset, Enzan’s approach is founded in humanistic, existential, and person-centered philosophies rooted in how individuals can make sense of their experiences within a treatment setting and apply that understanding outside of treatment.
Enzan strives to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore the path necessary to face the more challenging parts of life—not only within the therapeutic session, but also in their everyday lives.
Ashley Cummings
Ashley is a master’s student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Central Florida. She is passionate about mental health and wellness and believes that the mind, body, and spirit are deeply interconnected. Because of this, Ashley takes a holistic approach to counseling that considers the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms.
Her counseling style is warm, empathetic, and collaborative, with an emphasis on meeting clients where they are in their journey. She frequently incorporates principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT), utilizing techniques that promote awareness, reflection, and a deeper connection between thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Ashley is passionate about empowering individuals to recognize their strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and create meaningful change. She believes everyone deserves a space where they feel valued and supported.
Paul Mylod
After several years of career counseling in education admissions and witnessing a growing trend of mental health issues, especially among people ages 17 to 30, Paul discerned that it was time to apply those skills in a healing vocation.
Paul is currently in his third year of graduate studies at Divine Mercy University (Sterling, VA, on the outskirts of Washington, D.C.), on his way to earning a Master of Science in Counseling in December 2027 and eventually becoming a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in 2028.
He earned his B.A. in English Literature from Miami University (Oxford, OH) and is a father of two incredible daughters and two amazing sons-in-law, as well as a grandfather to a beautiful baby granddaughter.
As Paul completes his internship with Get My Lift (GML), he is thrilled to be helping people through the healing process of today’s mental health challenges.
DeeDee DeLaughter
DeeDee is a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Rollins College. Before pursuing counseling, she spent several years as an elementary school teacher, where she developed a passion for helping people feel supported, understood, and confident in themselves. That passion led her to counseling, and she is excited to continue growing as a clinician while working with college students.
DeeDee believes everyone deserves a space where they can be themselves without judgment, whether they’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply trying to figure out their next steps.
Her approach is warm, genuine, and collaborative. She strives to create a space where clients feel comfortable showing up exactly as they are because she knows life isn’t always easy, and no one has to navigate it alone.
As a counselor-in-training, DeeDee is committed to listening with empathy, meeting clients where they are, and helping them recognize the strengths they already have while building new tools to support their personal growth and well-being. She looks forward to walking alongside clients as they work toward the goals that matter most to them.
Brigitte Black
Brigitte brings several years of experience working in both counseling and hospital settings, with a strong focus on providing compassionate, client-centered care. She believes that clients are the experts of their own lives and is committed to supporting them as they navigate challenges, transitions, and personal growth.
Brigitte believes healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. She strives to create a welcoming, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can be themselves, explore their experiences, and develop a deeper understanding of what matters most to them. She believes in meeting the client where they are at.
Her approach is grounded in humanistic, multicultural awareness, trauma-informed care, and an Adlerian perspective. Brigitte recognizes the importance of relationships, belonging, early life experiences, and the social environment in shaping how individuals understand themselves and navigate the world. She draws from Adlerian Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy to meet each client’s individual needs. She enjoys helping clients recognize their strengths, gain insight into patterns of thinking and behavior, strengthen their sense of self and belonging, and develop the tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.
Brigitte looks forward to walking alongside clients as they work toward greater well-being, confidence, connection, and fulfillment.
Eesha Kamana
Eesha believes therapy is a valuable tool that can help people better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives. She recognizes that everyone faces challenges, stress, and difficult emotions at different points in life, and sometimes having support can make those moments feel more manageable.
Eesha’s approach is warm, empathetic, and supportive, and she uses evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients develop healthier coping skills, manage emotions, and work through unhelpful thought patterns.
Eesha also believes in treating the whole person by recognizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit. While we may not be able to control everything that happens to us, she believes we do have the ability to make choices that support growth and healing. Eesha wants to help clients feel empowered, build confidence in themselves, and recognize their own strength as they work toward positive and lasting change.
