About Zane
Zane Freeman brings over a decade of diverse research experience spanning academia, non-profit, tech and digital health, and FDA research. He earned his BA in Psychology from the University of Texas, where he subsequently coordinated a smoking cessation exercise program. Zane later earned an MA in Psychology from CU Denver, with his thesis focusing on the health benefits of socializing in natural environments. His current research investigates interventions for couples seeking to quit smoking. Clinically, Zane has served as a student therapist at CBT Denver, Headspace, and the UCHealth Cancer Center, and will continue his clinical work at the Aurora VA Health Psychology Clinic for the upcoming year. Outside of his professional pursuits, Zane enjoys tennis, hiking, and swimming.
Selected Publications and Presentations:
Ulrich, G.R., Nogg, K.A., Freeman, S.Z., Ranby, K.W. (2022). Effects of remotely-delivered physical activity education on exercise beliefs and intentions of active and non-active cancer survivors and their partners. Translational Behavioral Medicine
Smits, J.A.J., Zvolensky M.J, Rosenfield, D., Brown, R.A., Otto, M.W., Dutcher, C.D., Papini, S., Freeman, S.Z., DiVita, A., Perrone, A. Garrey, L. (2021). Community-Based Smoking Cessation Treatment for Anxiety-Vulnerable Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Addiction. 116:3188-3197
Jacquart, J., Papini, S. Freeman, S.Z., Bartholomew, Smits, J.A. (2020). Using exercise to facilitate arousal reappraisal and reduce stress reactivity: A randomized controlled trial. Mental Health and Physical Activity. 18, 100324.
Stein, A.T., Freeman, S.Z., Smits, J.A.J. (2019). Cognitive-mechanisms underlying the link between anxiety, health behaviors, and illness outcomes. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 43:131.
Jacquart, J., Dutcher, C., Freeman, S.Z., Stein, A., Dinh, M., Carl, E., Smits, J.A.J. (2019). The effects of exercise on transdiagnostic treatment targets: A meta-analytic review. Behaviour Research and Therapy. 115:19-37. PubMed: 30473437.