Kids Hurt Too Hawaii, located at 245 North Kukui Street #102 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, is a nonprofit organization that provides a compassionate and supportive space for children and adolescents ages 3 to 19 who are coping with grief and trauma. Specializing in peer support and family-strengthening services, the organization offers community-based and school-based therapeutic peer groups, where children can safely process their emotions and experiences after losing one or both parents. These groups are child-directed, family-centered, and grounded in a trauma-informed approach that values play and behavioral expression as vital forms of communication for young people.
In addition to ongoing support groups, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii delivers crisis management services following traumatic events such as homicides, suicides, accidents, or natural disasters. Mentorship programs and educational training for caregivers, professionals, and community members further reinforce their mission to build resilience in grieving youth. Their innovative use of therapeutic play environments—like the “Volcano Room”—empowers children to navigate complex emotions in a developmentally appropriate way. By combining evidence-based practices with culturally responsive care, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii is a cornerstone of mental health support for vulnerable youth in the state.
After having so much trouble finding someone on island who fit my needs, I was very lucky to have met Dr. Bradley Kuo! I have been seeing him for over a year now, as well as Kimberly Lese. They are seriously amazing. I prefer messaging to communicate, and through their messaging app, everyone who works the front desk is able to respond so quickly which is very helpful for me. I will definitely be staying with them as long as I’m on Oahu.
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Dr. Tran has been an incredible therapist that I can trust to be there for my best interest and supply me with the tools that I need to succeed through my healing process. She has gone above and beyond anyone else that I’ve seen in making sure that I feel okay and empowered to speak my truth. Therapists in the past have made me feel like sessions are mostly about transaction, Dr. Tran has made it clear that my mental health and well being are her priority. Also, having sessions via tele health is so convenient with my busy schedule. Very well educated, kind and compassionate, thank you Dr. Tran!
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