Women's Health, Chronic Illness & Grief Therapy
In Ventura and Across California
For Those Who Carry Pain in Both Their Body and Their Heart
You’ve tried to push through, to manage the pain, the loss, the uncertainty—but it still feels like too much. I’m here to help you find steadier ground.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your health, heartbreak, or the loss of someone you love?
Does it feel like your life has become an endless cycle of uncertainty, loneliness, and exhaustion?
Do you find yourself…
Trying to cope with the unpredictability of your health or emotions, while feeling like there is no space to truly rest or breathe?
Exhausted from carrying grief or heartbreak, unsure how to move forward in a way that feels true to what matters most to you?
Feeling like you’re never doing enough, even as you push yourself to keep going through the pain or the loss?
Isolating yourself because it feels like no one else understands what you’re carrying or how deeply it’s affecting you?
Going through the motions of life, disconnected from joy or the sense of self, because everything feels too heavy to navigate?
If this feels familiar, you’re in the right place to find support and understanding.
HI, I’M DR. KRISTINE PICKWITH.
If life has blindsided you, leaving you feeling lost in the uncertainty, I’m here to help you find your way forward.
Living with chronic illness, grieving a loss, or navigating caregiving can feel like carrying an invisible weight. You may be overwhelmed by physical pain, emotionally drained from constant demands, or struggling to adjust to a life that no longer looks like the one you envisioned.
Grief is rarely simple. You may be mourning the death of a parent—feeling the ache of their absence or untangling the emotions of a complicated relationship. Caregiving might leave you caught between love, guilt, and exhaustion, constantly tending to others while your own needs fade into the background. Or perhaps you’re facing the end of a relationship, unsure how to rebuild when the future feels uncertain.
In therapy, we’ll create a space where all of these emotions—grief, frustration, love, and even resentment—can exist without judgment. Together, we’ll explore ways to care for both your mind and body, easing emotional pain and managing stress in a way that feels sustainable.
My approach is compassionate and flexible, grounded in understanding the complexities of your experience. You don’t have to navigate this alone—together, we’ll find ways to create a life that feels more manageable, meaningful, and aligned with what matters most to you.
THERAPY SPECIALITIES
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Caregiver Grief & Bereavement
Grief can feel like the ground beneath you has shattered—leaving you mourning the life you once knew, anticipating the loss of a loved one, or navigating the pain of a recent death. Together, we’ll gently gather the pieces and decide how to rebuild your world, blending the old and the new in a way that feels meaningful and true to you.
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Women's Health & Chronic Health Conditions
Living with a medical condition can feel overwhelming—whether you’re facing the uncertainty of a new diagnosis, struggling with the day-to-day unpredictability of your symptoms, or learning to manage the impact on your relationships and lifestyle. Together, we’ll create a space to process the emotional toll of your condition while building resilience and flexibility, so you can stay connected to the people and parts of life that matter most.
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Break-ups
The end of a relationship can leave you feeling untethered—lost in confusion, disorientation, and the deep ache of heartbreak. Together, we’ll create a space to process the pain of this loss, untangle the emotions tied to it, and explore what this relationship meant to you. From there, we’ll begin the work of rebuilding your sense of self and rediscovering purpose in a way that feels steady and authentic.
Life Feels Overwhelming — Getting Support Shouldn’t Be.
Here’s How We Will Get Started
Reach out
Fill out the contact form on my website and share a little about what’s been weighing on your mind and heart.
Find a Time that works for you
I’ll follow up to schedule a free consultation at a time that fits your schedule.
Take the First Step Toward Feeling Supported
In our call, we’ll talk about what’s bringing you here, explore your goals, and see if we’re a good fit to work together.
