Alan Behrman, Ph.D

Dr. Alan Behrman is a licensed psychologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience helping adolescents, college students, adults, athletes, executives, and professionals overcome anxiety, improve performance, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from Auburn University in 2004 and has been in private practice since then.

After beginning his career in Birmingham, Alabama, Dr. Behrman moved to Atlanta in 2007. In 2011, he founded Alan Behrman & Associates, which has grown into one of the largest private psychology practices in the Southeast, with more than 20 therapists, psychiatric medication providers, and offices in Marietta, Alpharetta, Duluth, Georgia, and New Orleans, Louisiana.

Over the past two decades, Dr. Behrman has earned the trust of physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, OB/GYNs, primary care providers, school counselors, athletic organizations, and thousands of clients who continue to refer friends and family to the practice. He works with high school students, college students, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and professionals.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Behrman specializes in helping clients with:

• Anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety, and performance anxiety
• Stress management and burnout
• Sports psychology and mental performance
• Athletic performance enhancement
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Life transitions
• Relationship concerns
• Parenting challenges
• Executive and leadership coaching
• Motivation and goal achievement
• College and career transitions
• Depression
• Perfectionism
• Emotional resilience
• Identity and personal growth

Whether clients are struggling with anxiety, feeling stuck in life, experiencing relationship difficulties, or striving to perform at their highest level, Dr. Behrman focuses on practical strategies that produce meaningful and lasting change.

Therapy Approach

Dr. Behrman’s approach is collaborative, goal-oriented, and highly individualized. He primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) while integrating principles from performance psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), solution-focused therapy, positive psychology, and coaching psychology when appropriate.

His work combines evidence-based treatment with a deep understanding of motivation, behavior change, relationships, culture, and real-world challenges. Clients appreciate his direct, practical style and his ability to translate psychological concepts into actionable tools they can immediately apply in everyday life.

Sports Psychology & Performance Psychology

Dr. Behrman is widely recognized for his work in sports psychology and performance psychology. He currently serves as the sport psychologist for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United FC (MLS).

Throughout his career, he has worked with athletes from numerous NCAA Division I universities, as well as current and former professional athletes competing in the NFL, CFL, MLB, PGA Tour, and WTA. He previously served as the sport psychologist for Auburn University.

His work with athletes extends beyond performance enhancement. He helps clients manage pressure, anxiety, confidence, injuries, leadership, identity, career transitions, and the mental demands of competing at the highest levels. Many of the athletes he has worked with have earned All-American honors, competed professionally, and achieved long, successful careers.

Personal Background

Outside the office, Dr. Behrman enjoys staying active and believes in practicing the healthy lifestyle he encourages in his clients. A former football player at North Carolina State University, he continues to train regularly, compete in obstacle course races, and run half-marathons. He is also an avid reader with interests in psychology, philosophy, history, and biography.

He is married, has three children, and shares his home with two Siberian Huskies.

Locations & Telehealth

Dr. Behrman sees clients in person at the Marietta office and also provides secure virtual therapy for clients residing in most U.S. states where he is authorized to practice.

Specialties: Anxiety Therapy • Sports Psychology • Performance Psychology • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Athlete Mental Health • Relationship Counseling • Parenting • Executive Coaching • Life Coaching • Self-Esteem • Stress Management • Depression • Panic Attacks • Performance Anxiety • College Students • Young Adults • Adults • Telehealth Therapy • Atlanta Therapist • Marietta Psychologist • Alpharetta Therapist • Duluth Therapist • New Orleans Psychologist