Jean Holthaus

LMSW, LISW

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Patient Ages

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW, has been providing outpatient therapy services since 1995 when she earned her Masters of Social work degree from the University of Iowa and has worked for Pine Rest since 1997. She currently serves as manager of the Telehealth Clinic, Director of the EAP and is also a Pine Rest Outpatient Regional Director. She is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), interpersonal therapy, and narrative therapy. She is deeply invested in walking with individuals struggling to find meaning and purpose in the midst of the struggles of life. She is also passionate about providing educational services which equip individuals to proactively address mental health issues. Jean started her career as a teacher after earning her BA in Elementary Education from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985. She was an elementary and junior high teacher for 10 years prior to beginning her career as a therapist.

Her professional experience includes working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families within a therapist setting.  She has also worked as a dialysis social worker in a hospital setting. Jean enjoys working with adolescents and adults dealing with abuse, depression, marital issues, divorce, spiritual issues, changes of life, parenting, and family issues.

Jean participates with Faith Community Outreach, an initiative within Pine Rest that seeks to connect area clergy, churches, and ministries to services from Pine Rest as well as develop new services specifically designed to benefit the faith community.

Jean Holthaus participates in the Diversity Collective.

Faith Statement

My name is Jean Holthaus and I am a licensed clinical social worker and have been practicing for sixteen years. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have a BA in elementary education and have taught every grade K-8, although primarily I taught junior high math and science.

I received my MSW from the University of Iowa and have done extensive training around integrating faith and therapy–including the training to be a Commission Pastor through the RCA. I have also received training from Cloud and Townsend (boundaries), Terry Wardle (spiritual formation and healing), Gary Smalley (relationships), John Briere (healing from trauma) and many others. I believe Christ is the source of all healing and my desire is to be a vessel through which the healing power and love of Christ can flow to touch the lives of those in need.

I grew up in the church and became actively engaged in following Christ as my savior when I was in eighth grade. In my mid-twenties, I experienced a life-altering crisis which exposed my deep woundedness as well as my performance based life and faith. This crisis set into motion a journey to know and live intimately connected to a God who not only saved me, but loves me and wants to be an active part of every aspect of my life.

As I learned to live believing I was loved by God independent of anything I could every say or do, I experienced deep healing in my life and grew in my desire to walk with others on their healing journey. As I listen and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, I have the privilege of walking with people into places of deep wounding and pain in their lives as a vessel of God’s love—love which brings healing and restoration.

As a Christian therapist, I believe biological, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual factors all contribute to the problems people encounter. I believe God also works through each of these avenues to bring healing. I actively integrate faith in every therapy session at the level my clients feel comfortable, but my faith undergirds all I do in therapy. It is a privilege and a blessing to walk with people on their healing journeys.

Specialties

Treatment

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Divorce Adjustment/Blended Families
  • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (Pregnancy and Postpartum)
  • Spiritual/Religious Issues

Articles By Jean Holthaus

Seasonal Depression in Kids: A Parent’s Guide

Seasonal Depression in Kids: A Parent’s Guide

While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is often associated with adults, children and teens can also be affected. Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW, shares coping tips that can benefit your whole family.

Helping Kids Understand Elections: Tips for Parents

Helping Kids Understand Elections: Tips for Parents

It’s important for kids of all ages to understand our country’s election process and why we vote. Jean Holthaus, LMSW, LISW, shares tips on how to have a meaningful, educational discussions with your children during this election...

Suicide Prevention: Why Talking About “It” Is Essential

Suicide Prevention: Why Talking About “It” Is Essential

Suicide prevention starts with recognizing these warning signs and taking them seriously. If you are unsure whether someone is suicidal, the best way to find out is to ask–here’s how,

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