About Xiaoxuan Zhu
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Couples Therapy
Therapy
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Work-Related Counseling
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Emotionally Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gottman Method
Culturally Sensitive
Integrative
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Getting to know Xiaoxuan Zhu
Hi, I'm Xiaoxuan (Ellen), a Licensed Professional Counselor serving clients in Colorado and Arizona.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, or major life changes begin to impact your daily life. You may find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected from yourself or others, carrying emotional wounds from the past, or wondering why life feels so much harder than it should. You don't have to navigate those challenges alone.
My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel truly seen and understood. I believe therapy should be tailored to you—your experiences, your strengths, and your goals. Together, we'll work to help you better understand yourself, heal from past experiences, build healthier relationships, and develop practical tools to create meaningful, lasting change.
I enjoy working with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, LGBTQ+ experiences, identity exploration, and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and integrative, drawing from evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, trauma-informed care, self-compassion practices, and person-centered therapy.
For couples, I utilize the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) to help partners improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust after difficult experiences, and strengthen emotional intimacy. Whether you're feeling disconnected, struggling through recurring arguments, or simply wanting to deepen your relationship, I strive to create a space where both partners feel heard and supported.
I believe meaningful healing happens through authentic connection, and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward greater peace, confidence, and fulfillment.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, and you don't have to have everything figured out before you start. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted—without judgment. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck in life, we'll work together to better understand what you're experiencing and identify practical, meaningful ways to move forward.
I believe therapy is most effective when it feels collaborative. Rather than telling you what to do, I'll help you explore patterns, process difficult experiences, build on your strengths, and develop tools that fit your unique life and goals. Together, we'll work toward creating lasting change so you can feel more confident, connected, and empowered in your daily life.
My hope is that each session leaves you feeling supported, challenged in meaningful ways, and with a clearer understanding of yourself. Healing isn't about becoming someone different—it's about helping you reconnect with the version of yourself that's been buried beneath stress, pain, or self-doubt.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and personalized. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel safe to explore your experiences without judgment. Together, we'll identify your goals, understand patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop practical tools that help you create meaningful, lasting change.
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Office location
Xiaoxuan Zhu, LPC also offers online video visits for patients
Rocky Mountain Relationship and Family Therapy
3333 S Bannock St, Ste 460, Englewood, CO 80110
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Arizona State University, Master's in Counseling
NPI number
1053006726
How soon can I make an appointment with Xiaoxuan Zhu?
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Is Xiaoxuan Zhu accepting new patients?
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Where is Xiaoxuan Zhu's office located?
Xiaoxuan Zhu has 2 office locations in Englewood, view full addresses on Xiaoxuan Zhu's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Xiaoxuan Zhu?
Xiaoxuan Zhu frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Xiaoxuan Zhu on their profile.
What languages does Xiaoxuan Zhu speak?
Xiaoxuan Zhu speaks English and Chinese (Mandarin).