Personal Mental Health Care in Fairfax, Virginia

Psychotherapy and medication management for children, teens, and adults. One provider who knows your story, and care built around what actually works for you.

Atara Health is a private-pay behavioral health practice in Fairfax, Virginia, offering psychotherapy and medication management for patients ages 10 and up. Patients come to our Fair Oaks office from across Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. Virtual visits are available for patients located in Virginia.

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How We Can Help?

Atara Health offers psychotherapy and medication management for children, teens, and adults ages 10 and up. Our practice is in the Fair Oaks area of Fairfax, Virginia, and we see patients from across Fairfax County, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland.

We treat anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, OCD, sleep problems, ADHD, and more. Every plan starts with a real conversation about your history, your goals, and what’s going on now. From there, your provider recommends psychotherapy, medication management, or both.

Our providers are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who specialize in mental health. You see the same provider at every visit, so your care builds over time instead of starting over.

Visits are available in person at our Fairfax office or by secure video for patients located in Virginia.

Psychotherapy

Therapy starts with a real conversation, not a symptom checklist. We work with children, teens, young adults, and adults, and families stay closely involved when a younger patient is in care.

Medication Management

When medication helps, the same provider who knows your history prescribes it, monitors it, and adjusts it over time. Many patients pair it with psychotherapy.

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, OCD, sleep disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and more.

Schedule Your Appointment

Getting started is simple. Request an appointment online or call 571-535-2480, and our team will help you find the right provider and time.

Why we’re private pay

We chose private pay so your care is shaped by what you need, not what an insurance plan will approve. That means:

Time that fits the visit. Your provider decides how long a session runs. No 15-minute caps.
No visit limits. You’re seen as often as your care calls for.
No waiting on approvals. No prior authorizations before you start psychotherapy or medication management.
Decisions stay private. Your diagnosis and treatment plan stay between you and your provider, not sent to an insurer for review.
You know the cost upfront. Clear rates, paid at each visit.

Want to use your benefits? We provide a superbill on request, so you can seek out-of-network reimbursement from your insurer. HSA and FSA cards are welcome.

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MEET OUR TEAM

Norm Jacobowitz, APRN

HE/HIM | CARING FOR PATIENTS AGES 18-64

Specializing in Medication Management, ADHD Assessment, and Treatment Support

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 gravely ill patients. He attended nursing school during this time, and upon graduation became a…MORE

Mary Fisher, APRN

SHE/HER | CARING FOR PATIENTS AGES 10+

Specializing in Behavioral Healthcare, Psychotherapy, ADHD Support

Mary brings 30 years of nursing experience to her work with children, adolescents, and young adults throughout Northern Virginia. She is a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and Family Nurse Practitioner, holding a BSN from Radford University and a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Virginia. .MORE

Engaged care built around real relationships

Most behavioral health clinics move patients through quickly, with rotating providers and therapy and medication management handled by separate offices that rarely coordinate. At Atara Health, you work with the same provider over time, and if you need both therapy and medication management, it happens under one roof, so nothing gets lost between appointments.

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!
  
 
      
   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.
  
 
      
   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.
  
 
      
   Tricia Harding 
 October 15, 2021
 
 
  Wonderful! Asks a lot of questions to find the right solution for you. I'm finally receiving the right care after years!
  
 
      
   Michael Hamm 
 October 6, 2021
 
 
  I am very happy with Atara Health Solutions - Norman M. Jacobowitz. He does telemedicine very well and is very thorough and helpful.