Our Trainers
Michael Schaefer: Michael is the founder of Immanuel Focused Training. He is an Australian psychotherapist and trainer with over two decades of experience in combining inner healing with psychotherapy.
Collaborating with Michael as a trainer has turned on so many light bulbs for me about the why, what, how, and how else of guiding people into an interactive connection with God. Michael has a unique gift for weaving together complex brain science, extensive experience with the field of inner healing, and a sensitivity to the movement of the Holy Sprit. I am inspired by his big picture vision that we are collaborating with God and one another to co-create spaces where God’s spirit can flow easily and freely delivering healing, guidance, and gifts of all kinds. – Andy Ross
Michael likes to create training that is carefully designed to build layer upon layer with a foundation in skills mastery leading to proficiency in leading people through processes and finally the essential concepts needed to conceptualize what is happening, or not happening, in healing work. Participants in Michael’s courses enjoy his relational style, how he creates a safe environment and the chance to be interact in an emotionally authentic way. He operates a private practice in Brisbane Australia – 3 Chairs Counselling – and sees clients online from around the world. His qualifications include a Masters Degree and Graduate Diploma in Christian Counselling plus a Degree and a Graduate Diploma in Theology.
Andy Ross: Andy Ross is a Professional Counselor in Illinois. He was trained directly by Dr. Karl Lehman the primary developer of the Immanuel Approach. Andy has facilitated around two thousand Immanuel sessions since starting in 2007 and has lead or co-lead nearly a dozen training events both in the US and in Kenya. In his professional work Andy also incorporates a variety of other approaches including EMDR and attachment informed approaches.
Primary Practice Location:
Andrew Ross LCPC
Restoration Care and Counseling LLC
1557 Sherman Ave Suite 5 Evanston, IL 60201