Meet Our Team

Reese M. Matye, MS
President & CEO

Reese M. Matye, MS has been addressing issues related to Employee Assistance Programs and Human Resources matters for more than 30 years. Reese served with distinction as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, including tours in Vietnam. It was in the Air Force that Reese began working as a HR Officer and started his exploration of the effectiveness of EAP programs, Since starting ACT in 1985, Reese has been working with a wide-range of social and professional businesses, groups and organizations developing innovative and effective EAP programs, establishing ACT as a leader in the industry.

Kevin Stevens
Agent-of-Record, Product Development Director

Kevin is an insurance professional with over 25 years of experience in developing and managing individual and group programs for a wide range of industries in the greater Pacific Northwest and beyond. Kevin has managed some of the most successful group benefits programs for as diverse groups as Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC), the Homebuilders Association of America (HBA) and the American Manufacturers’ Association. Kevin is licensed to sell in numerous states in all lines of personal and commercial product.

Paul Brown, PhD
Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Paul Brown has served clients throughout the northwest for the past 25 years. He attended the University of Portland where he earned his doctorate in clinical psychology. 

Paul serves individuals, marital couples, the deaf-blind, young adults and domestic abusers with psycho-therapeutic skills and resources within individual and group sessions.

Paul has assessed individuals and couples who are suffering from chemical and behavioral addictions as well as mental health assessments concerning military veterans, clients and families who are all affected with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). He also provides therapy and support to clients suffering from adjustment, anxiety and pain control.

Paul has also managed and supervised master and doctorial level students throughout the greater Portland-Vancouver area. When Paul's clients visit, they also enjoy the company of "Mr. Puppy" his four footed therapeudic partner.

Sandra Cohen, PhD
Medical Director

Dr. Sandra Cohen is a leader in the field of Mental Health and Behavioral Management Services in California and Oregon.  She has held positions of  Director of Mental Health, Residential Treatment Manager and Director of Community Services for several non-profit organizations for over 12 years.  She earned her undergraduate studies at U.C.L.A, in Psychology, as a Behavior Specialist, completed her Master’s Degree and her Doctorate Degree in Human Behavior.  She has developed and monitored treatment programs by providing Clinical Supervision with a multi-disciplinary approach. Dr. Cohen also presents workshops on Childhood Disorders, Building Intimacy and Women in the Workplace, Balancing Work and Home Life.  Her expertise is helpful in worker’s compensation cases, marital disputes and child-custody court cases.  She has represented clients in Family Court and Juvenile Court helping youth and their families deal with issues related to family dysfunctional relationships, divorce, domestic violence, child abuse and other difficult issues.  

Rosa Garcia
ESL Specialist

Rosa is our translator and assists in all aspects of helping ACT serve the growing Hispanic and Spanish-language base of clients we serve. She oversees the translation of all ACT materials into appropriate Spanish language contexts (including our Web site and our training materials) and is available to directly assist any Spanish speaking clients for whom English is a second language. She can be reached directly at 503-722-5397.

Tom Newton
Strategic Planning and Executive Coaching

Tom serves our clients helping them grow their companies and coaching for career development. He brings new ideas, different perspectives, professional resources, and senior level management experience to meet client needs.

His over 25 years of broad based experience and training makes him uniquely qualified to help. Tom asks the right questions and generates the kind of solutions that clients can implement today for improved results.

• Marketing and Business Development
• Executive Coaching
• Strategic Facilitation

Learn more at www.tomnewton.com.

Kelli Sussman
Web Specialist

Kelli Sussman is the owner and lead developer at Consistent Image Web Design, a Portland-based web company offering internet and web services since 1998. Consistent Image developed and maintains the American Counseling and Training website. To learn more, please visit www.consistentimage.com.

Karen Pyle
Graphics & Design Specialist

Karen designs and manages the “look” of all ACT material, on all publications and documents. Karen has had twenty-three years experience in the printing and graphic design industry and can help customize each clients’ ACT-related material to fit their unique needs. You can contact her directly at 503-245-4720 or by e-mail at kpyle@unidial.com.

Larry Grimm
Adminstrative Support

American Counseling and Training wants to make information available to you at any time. To get an instant response, please call Larry or Kathy to request your administrative or individual employee folder at 503-762-2542.
 

Kathy Grimm
Adminstrative Support

American Counseling and Training wants to make information available to you at any time. To get an instant response, please call Larry or Kathy to request your administrative or individual employee folder at 503-762-2542.