Kristin Funk M.A. Lcsw

About the Author

Kristin Funk, M.A., LCSW, is a distinguished psychotherapist and author renowned for her innovative contributions to child development and mental health assessment. With over two decades of clinical experience, she has dedicated her career to creating practical tools that support educators, therapists, and families in fostering social-emotional growth in young children. Her groundbreaking work, the Social-Emotional Assessment/Evaluation Measure (SEAM™) (English and Spanish Edition), provides a comprehensive, culturally sensitive framework for evaluating emotional competencies, making it an essential resource in early intervention programs worldwide. Funk's expertise in evidence-based practices and her commitment to bilingual accessibility have earned her recognition from professional organizations, while her writing bridges the gap between research and real-world application, empowering professionals to nurture resilient, emotionally healthy children.