Jennifer A Gregg

Jennifer A Gregg is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at San José State University and a member of the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology graduate program. She earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2004.

• Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology, University of Nevada-Reno, 2004

Her research focuses on integrating behavioral health care into medical/primary care settings, with an emphasis on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for challenging behavior change scenarios. Key areas include:

• Application of ACT to diabetes management and other chronic conditions
• Understanding avoidance coping mechanisms in health behaviors
• Strategies for disseminating evidence-based interventions
• Program evaluation in health care delivery

Dr. Gregg’s work has led to the development of a patient manual, The Diabetes Lifestyle Book, published by New Harbinger Publications. This manual, rooted in her research, provides practical tools for managing diabetes through ACT principles and is accessible via Amazon.com.