Author: Ava Holz

Ava Holz (she/they) is a pre-licensed social worker at Better Life Therapy and Master of Social Work candidate at Metropolitan State University of Denver. In their free time, they enjoy hiking with their dog and yelling about how the BMI is BS (not usually at the same time).

Somatic Therapy

Somatic Therapy for Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria
Ava Holz November 26, 2025November 18, 2025

Somatic Therapy for Those Experiencing Gender Dysphoria: How can therapy that focuses on embodiment help me if my body is a major cause of my distress? This is an important question to ask when considering somatic therapy as a transgender or gender-expansive (TGE) person. Here, we’ll explore what exactly somatic therapy is, and when it’s…

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Eating Disorder Therapy

Gender Dysphoria, Body Dysmorphia, and Eating Disorder Recovery
Ava Holz August 19, 2025August 21, 2025

Do you think that you want to be thinner, or do you think you want to look more androgynous? This simple question would change my life and lead me to achieve lasting remission from my eating disorder. My recovery was unlocked by an understanding of the difference between two distinct diagnoses: body dysmorphia and gender…

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