The speakstone team

Meet the experts behind our counseling & consulting.

Krista Juerling

Founder / Owner / Therapist

Krista is a Colorado native and loves to spend time outdoors and exploring with her family. She lived in New Mexico for about 11 years in her young adult life and holds a special place in her heart for NM. 

Before becoming a therapist, she was a personal trainer/coach and saw first hand the challenges elite youth through professional athletes face both in and out of performance. This started her passion to become a sports counselor to meet athletes and coaches navigate struggles in life. 

Krista says, "I have a diverse background in athletics and performance and currently practice Jiu Jitsu. Jiu-jitsu has allowed me to push myself outside my comfort zone and stretch my mental performance. I have seen the demands MMA athletes face in training and off the mats, and I am passionate about giving back to this community through counseling and mental performance coaching!"

Krista provides mental health counseling in Colorado & New Mexico and mental performance coaching globally.



CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
• The National Certified Counselor Certification (NCC) 
• Certified Brainspotting Specialist (BSP)

Jeff Pellegrino

Therapist

Jeff is a former Division 1 college athlete who understands athletes' mental demands in and out of the performance limelight. He has a holistic and tailored approach to working with his clients. He has worked with adults and adolescents and has experience leading youth groups for Young Life and coaching baseball. 

Jeff offers various therapeutic modalities such as Psychodynamic, CBT/ DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Logotherapy, and Group Therapy. He serves athletes as a Sports Mental Health Counselor and Mental Performance Coach. Jeff is eager to help his clients heal, grow, and regain confidence in their abilities to survive and thrive.

Jeff says, "Baseball is the best metaphor for life I have ever known. Navigating the our internal states while performing at a high level is difficult but achievable and rewarding."

He is licensed in CO and CA. He sees only Colorado clients via telehealth through Speakstone Counseling & Consulting, LLC.



CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)