Helping families
see the full picture.
At Youthful Insights Psychology, we believe every child and young adult deserves to be understood for who they truly are. That’s why we take the time to complete a thoughtful, thorough evaluation, to help you get the clarity you’ve been searching for.
Together, we’ll uncover both strengths and challenges to better understand unique learning, social, and emotional needs; clarify concerns such as intellectual disability, learning differences, ADHD, anxiety, and depression; and highlight the qualities that make each individual shine. And you won’t navigate this alone. We’ll work side by side to create practical recommendations for home, school, and everyday life, so you feel informed, empowered, and hopeful about the path ahead.
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What We’ll Learn Together
Our evaluations explore key areas of development to help you understand the full picture.
Intellectual
Skills
Reasoning, problem-solving, visual-spatial abilities, memory, attention, and language.
Executive
Functioning
Planning, organization, working memory, flexibility, and decision-making skills.
Academic
Abilities
Reading, writing, and math skills to identify learning strengths or possible learning disabilities.
Challenges with emotions, self-esteem, social skills, anxiety, or depression.
Social & Emotional Well-Being
Professional Care Backed by
20+ Years of Experience
“I believe every family deserves to feel heard, understood, and guided with care.”
Hi, I’m Kim Shur, a licensed psychologist and certified school psychologist based in Maine. My passion for helping children, teens, and young adults began at Penn State University, where I studied psychology and supported families through a special education hotline. That early experience showed me how powerful it is when parents and young people feel heard, understood, and guided with care.
I went on to earn my doctorate in school psychology at Penn State and completed training in both suburban and rural school districts, gaining a deep understanding of how children think, learn, and grow. After spending part of my childhood in New England and many family vacations in Maine, moving here felt like coming home. For the past 20 years, I’ve partnered with school districts in Maine to provide psychological evaluations for students navigating autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, learning and intellectual disabilities, and emotional or behavioral challenges.
Today, through Youthful Insights Psychology, I bring that experience into a collaborative evaluation process designed to help families and young adults see the full picture. My goal is to offer clarity and practical guidance so you can move forward feeling supported, informed, and hopeful about what comes next.
FAQs
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Dr. Shur completes each evaluation personally. She interviews parents and conducts all of her own testing with each client.
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A variety of tests are used to assess intellectual and academic development. These tests can be given by paper and pencil or on iPads. Rating scales and interviews are used to evaluate social, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
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Intake interviews and feedback sessions can be done either in-person or virtually. All testing sessions are only done in-person.
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Dr. Shur feels clients should have results of an evaluation very soon after testing is completed. A feedback session will be scheduled to discuss the results of the evaluation within a week or two after the final testing session. In most cases the written report should be available at the feedback session. If new information becomes available and needs to be included in the report, the final report will be sent one to two weeks after the feedback session.
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Youthful Insights Psychology does not take insurance or submit any claims. Clients must pay out of pocket. After the evaluation is finished, paperwork can be provided for you to submit to your insurance company for possible out of network reimbursement. However, there is no guarantee that your insurance company will reimburse you for any of the services provided.
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We do not provide therapy or prescribe medication.
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If you’re looking for more information or want to know whether an evaluation is the right next step, just reach out. Send a message and I’ll get back to you shortly!
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Book a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if an evaluation is the right next step.
It’s a simple, no-pressure way to get your questions answered.
Please note that Youthful Insights Psychology is private pay. While insurance isn’t accepted, I can provide a bill of services for you to submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so reimbursement cannot be guaranteed.