"With a heart rooted in psychology and a soul expressed through art, I create to heal—weaving light into shadow, and beauty into brokenness. Through brush, word, and presence, I offer spaces where transformation begins.”

Dr. Kimberly Brayman

Dr. Kimberly Brayman is a licensed psychologist, author, and artist with decades of experience in both Canada and the United States. She holds a doctorate in counseling psychology, much coursework in a second doctorate in Philosophy and Religion, and a background as a registered nurse with experience in NICU and psychiatric care.

Based in Longmont, Colorado for twenty years, Dr. Brayman ran a full-time private practice specializing in women’s issues, including trauma, mood disorders, complicated grief, and existential crises. Her therapeutic approach acknowledges the role of female physiology and relational style. She also offered advanced ADHD testing using the IVA-2 system and NeurOptimal neurofeedback therapy, supporting conditions such as anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, and traumatic brain injuries.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Brayman is a children’s author and visual artist. Her books aim to build confidence, normalize struggle, and inspire hope—especially in children navigating emotional challenges. Her artwork, often grounded in abstract realism, complements her belief that the soul heals through beauty, storytelling, and emotional connection.

Dr. Brayman’s multidimensional work reflects her deep commitment to healing, transformation, and the creative spirit.

Experience

Professional Artist

2024-2025

Enrolled in Milan art mastery program

Selling art in Dubai Arte marte (when in Dubai) online through my website, at shows, and originals personally by contacting me.

Actively seeking art shows and galleries to partner with.

2024 obtained a golden visa as specialized talent under the Cultural and/or Outstanding talent designation in Dubai, UAE

Published Author, Artist, and Psychologist

2019-2023 Kelowna, BC, Canada

Writing, illustrating, and working with a team to publish imaginative children’s books which focus on friendship, problem solving, responsibility, and character building, leveraging my psychological expertise on child development and parenting. Over twenty current titles (list as addendum). Available www.BraymanBooks.com & Amazon (globally, with some on Amazon.ae)

1980—2023 Canada and the United States

Led art retreats/offered lessons and sold art for over thirty years.

(2021-2023) through Kelowna Tourism, and LocalEh Market in British Columbia, CANADA

LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIST (previously L.P.C.), AUTHOR AND ARTIST

2006-2018 Longmont, CO, USA

Owner and Manager of “The Little Blue House: A Place to Heal,” Private Clinic. Psychologist primarily working with physicians and psychiatrist with high acuity clients, therapy work age 13-99. Specialization in trauma (PTSD), mood disorders including Bipolar, Psychotic Disorders, existential issues, parenting issues, complicated grief, and life stage issues of work, parenting, and relationships. Neurofeedback Clinic offered 2014-2018.

Art therapy groups with adolescent girls in The Little Blue House.

Specialized projects:

Pro-bono work in Dubai- wellness days, author visits.

Pro-bono design and painting of a piano for “Pianos in the Park,” Summer 2022. Request made by Kelowna tourism. View on my ‘Art Art Art’ Page of my website Brayman Books & Art (www.braymanbooks.com). The piano sits by the public library in Kelowna, B.C. Canada

Pro-bono Psychological Work 2011-2018

Providing psychological support to women, girls and families in need in Colorado.

Pro Bono Typhoon Yolanda Trauma Relief 2014

Supervisor of the team providing training to doctors, nurses, firefighters, and police and on-the-ground relief workers at a number of major disaster areas in the Philippines.

Pro Bono Mental Health Services for 9Health Fairs 2010-2014

Colorado coordinator of outpatient care for pro-bono psychology at Health Fairs.

Pro Bono Women’s Retreat for Veterans (Iraq and Afghanistan) 2008

Psychologist in Residence, Collaborative Retreat: One Freedom, Vets 4 Vets, Swords to Ploughshares, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA

Pro Bono Children’s Legacy 2012

Providing therapy to terminally ill children.

REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE

2000-2008 Longmont United Hospital, CO, USA.

Facilitated mileu therapy, lead a wide variety of groups and educational seminars taught. Team Lead Adolescent Care Inpatient Program. Led hospital wide in-services on grief, complicated grief, teen suicide, self-harm behavior to multi-disciplinary staff. Educational Resource Person for Registered Nurses 2002-2003.

Love and Logic Trainer, Level 1 and 11 2002

Specialized trainer offering parenting workshops as well as speaking and supporting schools in Colorado.

Education

Degree / Date Earned

The Art Mastery Program by Milan Art Institute

Enrolled Fall 2024-2025

Currently in Portfolio, and actively selling my art.

Rapid Transformational Therapy: Marisa Peer

Enrolled and Completed 2023-2024, Credentials added

C.HYP- Certified Hypnotherapist

RTT- Rapid Transformational Therapy Certified

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, USA, 2002-2006 Doc

Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, GPA 4.0 Research-Parenting Stress

Licensed initially in CO, USA #3132, Currently B.C. #2464

Doctoral Internship Manatee Glens Consortium, Bradenton, FL, USA SRT- Short Term Residential Program for seriously and persistently mentally ill. Child/Family Outpatient Services-seeing families and children. Initiated and implemented Becoming a Love and Logic Parenting Program. The Tampa Children’s Home; a residential home for children awaiting adoption or in residential treatment. Comprehensive assessments done for intellectual and emotional functioning and providing recommendations for the court on needed services.

California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA, USA 2008-2010, Partial Doctorate in Religion and Philosophy (for increasing personal knowledge of diverse cultures and religions so I am more informed as I offer service in the world)

Naropa University, Boulder, CO, USA, 1998-2001, M.A. Transpersonal Counseling Psychology GPA 4.0 Specialty work in Advanced Child/Adolescent Therapy Master’s Paper: A Journey through Grief: Resolution and Revelation

Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada 1993-1998, B.A. Psychology with Honors. GPA 11.73/12.00 Awards: Senate Medal for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Dean’s Honors List

1996-97 Award as one of three top women in Part time Studies at the university.

Workshops, In-services, Certifications

Certification in Neuroptimal Neurofeedback

Anxiety Disorders in Children

Bridging the Chasm: Couples therapy Gottman Institute

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Level I and II EMDR Certification

Licensure_ Psychologist granted (2007)

Co-occurring Disorders Program – University of Southern Florida

Play Therapy

Certified Gestalt therapist- Gestalt Institute of the Rockies

Children and Adults with ADHD

Instructor Certification: Parenting your out-of-control Teen, Savannah, GE, USA

Working with Aggressive Youth, Love & Logic Institute, Denver, CO, USA

The Body’s Response to Trauma, Boulder County Safehouse, Boulder, CO, USA

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy,

Anxiety in Children,

CEU’s through National Register of Health Service (as required by Licensure

Cognitive Therapy for Chronic Pain

- The Neurophysiology of Pain: Where Brain and Mind Meet

Clinical Competencies for Practicing in a Primary Health Setting

Cancer and Emotions

School threat assessments

Assessing and treating sleep difficulties

Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic pain

Volunteer Experience or Leadership

GEMS Al Khaleej International School

Volunteer Author Visit during Literary Week 2023.

Ran five workshops for students grades 1-12.

Dubai, UAE

American School of Dubai

Volunteer Author Visit with KG class.

Dubai, UAE

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteered every summer.

Several years. Colorado, USA

Published Books (on Amazon globally and in bookstores)

Written by Dr. Kimberly Brayman.

Fun and imaginative, these books are infused with the wisdom of a psychologist to support healthy, positive development and skill building..

0-4 years

1] Artsy Alphabet: Written and illustrated by Dr. Kimberly Brayman

2] Count with Me: Written and illustrated by Dr. Kimberly Brayman

3] Blueberries

4] I Want to Be

4-7 years

5] Sibley and the Bad Dreams

6] Sibley and the Night Noises

7] Will you Be My Friend?

8] I am Different and the Same (diversity) (Also a French version)

9] The Magical Fisherman

6-11 years

10] Avry’s Magical Cat: A Marshmallow the Magic Cat Adventure (Book One)

11] A Troll in the Woods: A Marshmallow the Magic Cat Adventure (II)

12] A Trip to the Hotsprings: A Marshmallow the Magic Cat Adventure (III)

13] Marshmallow Paints the Town: A Marshmallow the Magic Cat Adventure (IV)

14] Avry and Atreus Save Christmas: A Marshmallow the Magic Cat Adventure (V)

15] Marshmallow Gets a Little Sister: A Marshmallow the Magic Cat Adventure (VI)

16] Avry Goes to the Hospital: A Marshmallow the Magic Cat Adventure (VII)

17] Marshmallow the Magic Cat Positive Messages Coloring Book

Medical/Therapeutic (4-11 years)

18] Let’s Talk About Pans/Pandas: What it is and how to live with it.

Co-authored with Dr. Isaac Melamed (leading immunologist)

19] I Wear a Mask: A fun and imaginative rhyming book that helps reinforce the importance of wearing masks.

20] Loving All of Me: A Guide for Girls of All Ages

21] Loving All of Me: A Culturally Sensitive Guide for Girls of All Ages (Edited for the cultural standards in the UAE)

Books in process

1] Adoption Day

2] The Quest: A young adult novel (Pulled. To be revised after it's sequel)

3] Soul Mender: A young adult novel