951-247-6542
NEW HOPE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTERS
Serving Southern California Since 1985
MURRIETA
Meet the Team
41700 Ivy St., Ste B Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone: (951) 247-6542, Ext 250
Max Kayes, MA LMFT
MA, LMFT #22998
PRESIDENT, CLINICAL DIRECTOR
Max Kayes, M.A., LMFT
President New Hope Christian Counseling Foundation
Max Kayes is a licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist, Certified Executive and Life Coach, having an impressive 41 years of dedicated counseling and coaching. As the President of New Hope Christian Counseling Foundation and the former CEO of New Hope Christian Counseling Centers, he has made a significant impact in the field of mental health and personal development, with an emphasis on the integration of psychology and spirituality.
Max pursued his academic journey at Biola University, where he earned his master's degree in Marriage, Family & Child Therapy in 1985. His comprehensive education included coursework from institutions such as Rosemead School of Professional Psychology and Talbot Theological Seminary.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist,
Certified Life Coach,
Certified Business Coach
Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming
Trained by Toni Robbins and Cloe Madanes (Robbins-Madanes Training). In addition to his professional achievements, Max also served as a Clinical Associate Faculty Member at Fuller Theological Seminary, Graduate School of Psychology, Division of Family Therapy. He generously shared his knowledge and expertise, training/supervising numerous pre- and post-graduate students in counseling.
He was honored to write the forward to the best-selling book Everyday Techniques to Overcome Anxiety and Mental Health Struggles. He has done countless speaking engagements and podcasts including The Fire You Carry, Building Wealthy Habits and Small Business Daily and featured in commercials for Robbins Madanes Training Program and V-Shred Supplement Company.
What sets Max apart is his unwavering passion for helping individuals discover inner peace by reconnecting with their authentic selves and learning to navigate life from a place of profound mindfulness. His approach to guiding others on their transformative journeys is akin to Morpheus in The Matrix, assisting Neo in breaking free from the illusions of the mind.
Despite his wealth of experience, Max remains youthful at heart, claiming to be "27 years old" every day—a testament to his boundless energy, enthusiasm, and relentless commitment to continuous learning. Yet, beyond all professional accomplishments, his greatest source of joy lies in his cherished family. Max shares his life with his wife of 42 years and takes immense pride in being a loving father to his two daughters and six grandchildren.
Max Kayes is an inspiration to his colleagues and clients alike, giving hope to those seeking guidance, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves. His passion for his work and love for his family are the driving forces that fuel his purposeful life journey.
951-247-6542 Ext 250
CHRISTINA NUNEZ
AMFT 139640
Christina is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Christina has experience supporting couples and individuals of all ages as they navigate life challenges and pursue growth in their social and emotional wellness. She has worked with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and the effects of trauma. Christina is also passionate about working with couples to address infidelity, conflict resolution, life transitions, parenting, and miscarriage/infertility. Christina is committed to helping couples and individuals thrive through adversity and discover their capacity for joy and resilience.