Dr. Heather Tomilowitz
Dr. Tomilowitz is a licensed clinical psychologist in, Irvine, Ca. She works with adults, children, and adolescents with specialty focus on ADHD, anxiety, parenting support, women's issues, and adjustment/life transitions. As a therapist, Dr. Tomilowitz believes it is important to work collaboratively with the client to focus on each person’s specific needs and concerns. Coming to therapy can be a difficult and rewarding process and it is important each client works with a professional that makes them feel comfortable and confident that their individual voice is being heard.
Dr. Tomilowitz also provides assessment services. She has extensive testing background and a passion for exploring neuropsychological differences. Testing is provided in office and complete test reports will be made available to each client.
Education
B.A. - University of California, Irvine. 2005
M.A. - California School of Professional Psychology. 2008
Ph.D - California School of Professional Psychology. 2010
License
CA psychology license - psy24932 (2012)
About Clinician Murphy
Murphy is a Clinical Psychologist Doctoral Intern in Irvine, CA. She works with adults, children, and adolescents with a specialty focus on Autism, ADHD, LBGTQIA+, parenting support, women's issues, and adjustment/life transitions. As a therapist, Murphy believes that working collaboratively with clients is essential in order to focus on each person’s needs and concerns. Therapy can be a vulnerable and emotional effort for any individual deserving an approach that is tailored to their concerns, wants, and needs within therapy. She has worked with individuals with Autism and ADHD for over ten years in a multitude of settings. She was also trained at the Trevor Project to work with LBGTQIA+ individuals.
Murphy also provides assessment services for Autism, ADHD, and various co-occurring disorders. She completed her 1,000 practicum hours in assessments necessary to meet those demographic needs. Neurodiversity and LBGTQIA+ demographics are her passions; she enjoys continuing her studies with assessment and therapeutic training, conferences, and readings.
Education
B.S. - University of California, Fullerton – Graduated in 2015.
M.S. - National University – Graduated in 2019.
PsyD - Capella University – Graduating in Early 2026.
Supervisor
Murphy is supervised by Dr. Heather Tomilowitz, Ph.D. License Psy24932
About Clinician Ibarra
Ibarra (she/her) is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist Doctoral intern in Irvine, CA. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a specialty focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting support, and life transitions. Ibarra also has experience supporting clients with generational trauma, cultural identity concerns, and the unique challenges faced by Latinx and other culturally diverse communities. She offers services in both English and Spanish.
As a therapist, Ibarra believes in creating a safe, collaborative, and culturally responsive space where clients feel heard and understood. She adopts a person-centered approach and draws from evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and solution-focused strategies to address each client’s unique needs and goals.
Under clinical supervision, Ibarra also provides psychological assessment services for ADHD, autism, and immigration-related needs, integrating both clinical precision and compassionate understanding to help clients gain clarity and direction.
Education
B.A. – Mount Saint Mary’s University, 2021
M.A. – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, 2024
Psy.D. – The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Expected 2026
Supervisor
Xochitl is supervised by Dr. Heather Tomilowitz, Ph.D. License Psy24932
About Clinician Abdallah
Karissa Abdallah is a clinical psychology doctoral intern. She has worked with adults, children, and adolescents. Karissa provides therapeutic support to individuals dealing with a variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Karissa utilizes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach in treatment, while recognizing therapy should be tailored to the needs of each individual. As a clinician, she remains flexible and open to integrating other therapeutic modalities as needed. Karissa aims to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can work toward achieving their goals and fostering long-term growth. She is dedicated to helping clients overcome challenges and reach their fullest potential through collaborative, individualized care.At Resilient Balance Psychological Services, we believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life. Our counseling services are designed to help our clients unlock their potential and achieve their goals.
Education
B.A. - University of Michigan, 2017
M.A. - University of California, Irvine, 2019
Psy.D - Chicago School of Southern CA, expected 2026
Supervision
Karissa Abdallah is supervised by Dr. Heather Tomilowitz, psy24932