Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Care

EXPERT CLINICIANS WHO CARE

Meet Norm and Mary, our healthcare professionals, dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses your unique needs.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Our dedicated team of professionals is committed to providing exceptional care and support. Norm and Mary bring a wealth of experience and a unique set of skills to ensure you receive comprehensive, personalized treatment. Get to know the experts who are here to help you on your path to well-being.

Mary Fisher, APRN

Mary Fisher is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner. She has been a member of the nursing profession for 30 years. She is a graduate of Radford University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She also holds a master’s in nursing from the University of Virginia. Her clinical interests include the treatment of children and adolescents as well as the medically complex. Her dual certification lends itself to treating both of these specialties.

She is an active member of the consortium of graduate fellowships and her research interests include graduate education, especially fostering resilience. She also has an interest in integrated health care systems. She holds a faculty appointment at the University of Virginia and serves regularly as clinical faculty for Nurse Practitioner and medical students. She is a guest lecturer on legal issues in healthcare.

Ms. Fisher is the President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of the District of Columbia and she is a member of the AANP and VCNP and Sigma Theta Tau. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking and dancing and time with family and friends.

Norm Jacobowitz, APRN

Norm graduated from Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in 1992. While working in the IT industry, he volunteered as a suicide hotline telephone worker for a year. Finding the work both rewarding and much in need, he took a massive pay cut to work in a psychiatric hospital, caring for the most vulnerable and severely ill patients. He attended nursing school during this time, and upon graduation became a psychiatric nurse, earning the title of Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse (RN-BC).

He earned his Nurse Practitioner (MSN) degree at Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia in 2010 and completed further studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

In his spare time, Norm enjoys spending time with his wife and son and local extended family, watching Auburn football and eating as much Thai food as possible.

Benefits of Behavioral Health

Improved emotional well-being & reduced symptoms
Customized treatment & support
Enhanced coping skills & strategies for daily life
Better relationships & interpersonal skills
Increased quality of life & satisfaction

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Benefits of Medication Management

Optimized efficacy through tailored dosing
Reduced side effects with monitoring & adjustments
Improved adherence with guidance & support
Enhanced overall well-being thru managing symptoms

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REVIEWS FROM REAL PATIENTS

    
 
 
       
   Kelly Dalton 
 June 18, 2026
 
 
  I've used this practice for years and Norm has truly changed my life! After years of treating me, he also referred me to a psychotherapist who matches with me perfectly!
  
 
      
   Monica C 
 June 4, 2026
 
 
  Norm is compassionate, professional, and dedicated to his patients. I appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with him and would not hesitate to recommend him.
  
 
      
   Heather Mousa 
 October 10, 2025
 
 
  I’ve been seeing Norm as my primary mental health provider for over ten years, and I honestly don’t think any review could do him justice. He’s exceptionally thorough, compassionate, and professional. He tracks my progress closely, remembers every detail, and always follows up — even on things I forget. He listens, takes my feedback seriously, and never dismisses even the smallest concern. What I appreciate most is how dedicated he is to staying current — always learning, keeping up with new research and medications, and seeking healthier, more effective solutions. Finding a provider who combines genuine empathy with deep knowledge and consistency is rare. I’m so grateful for his care and can’t recommend him highly enough.
  
 
      
   Mahawa Mansaray 
 December 18, 2024
 
 
  Mr Norman is a wonderful and caring man, I went to him about a year ago with so many years of untreated mental health issues not only I feel safe talking to him he's able to get me where I am today and I am so grateful for him. It's still a on going healing and he's on right track. Thank you Mr Norman
  
 
      
   Caitlin Davis 
 December 6, 2023
 
 
  This is by far the best experience I’ve had with a mental health professional, he is dedicated, trustworthy and very intelligent. You know he cares about your health and progress above all else, could not recommend more!
  
 
      
   Smita Chand 
 October 26, 2023
 
 
  Hi, as a South Asian, it is a very big deal for me to post publicly about something related to my mental health, but that is exactly why I want to. We all have very real struggles and support and care which is exactly what I have received from Norm. He helped me uncover a diagnosis that provided me so much insight and healing into something I have struggled with my whole life. Norm is incredibly intelligent, compassionate, kind, and caring. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking support of a psychiatrist beyond the 5 to 10 minutes in an appointment otherwise.
  
 
      
   Michael Spencer 
 May 2, 2023
 
 
  Norman is highly personable and makes you feel comfortable right off the bat. I think that is important for therapy. The same goes for the staff. Highly recommend!
  
 
      
   Jordan Baylor 
 March 27, 2023
 
 
  I have been receiving quality care from Norman since 2019, during this period my health and wellbeing have always been placed at the forefront. I cannot stress enough how grateful I am to Norman for the exceptional level of care I have received. I highly recommend Norman Jacobowitz if you are looking for the best care possible.
  
 
      
   laura cole 
 December 15, 2022
 
 
  I've been seeing Norm for a little over a year and he's been great - he's helpful, supportive, and (most importantly) he's really comfortable to talk to. I've had providers in the past that I dreaded appointments with, but I actually look forward to talking to Norm. He's knowledgeable about different medications and types of treatment, but he isn't pushy about any of them which is like a breath of fresh air after having dealt with that in the past. I definitely recommend Norm Jacobowitz to anyone looking for a provider!
  
 
      
   Olivia Djoble 
 September 26, 2022
 
 
  Norman J is outstanding. He his extremely professional and does his job perfectly. I have been under his care for about 2 years now and everything he has done for me has been working amazingly.
  
 
      
   Sue Krcelic 
 December 1, 2021
 
 
  Norm is a great NP to work with.  He offers suggestions on medication changes we can try.
  
 
      
   Delores Jordan 
 November 10, 2021
 
 
  Dr.Jacobwitz listened and isvery interested in helping the patient.
  
 
      
   Nicole Puri 
 October 28, 2021
 
 
  Mr. Jacobowitz is professional but has a sense of humor, which I appreciate.  He treats me with respect and understands what I’m going through.  He explains everything thoroughly and I feel like he actually cares that I get the individualized and appropriate treatment for my needs.  I’m improving and feel hopeful I will continue to improve under his care.
  
 
      
   Kent Barnett 
 October 27, 2021
 
 
  Norm's is the best,
  
 
      
   Daniel 
 October 20, 2021
 
 
  A very genuine and good dude who just wants the best for his patients. He will listen to everything you have to say and make you feel welcomed and appreciated. Nothing is a bad question and he is always there. He is very knowledgeable and will do his best to make sure you understand what his course of action is and the plan form there on out.