Park
Stroll Balboa Park
San Diego, California
Museums, gardens, free Sunday concerts at the organ pavilion, a full afternoon without leaving one place.
California · Golden State
Online therapy for older adults in California.
Total Life therapists licensed in California specialize in working with adults 65 and older. Covered by Medicare and most major insurances. Sessions by phone or video, from home.
- Therapists licensed in California
- Up to 100% covered by Medicare
- Most members matched within 24 hours
Covered by Medicare and most major plans
Covered by Medicare in California
Golden State
Therapy that knows California
Built around how people actually live here.
From the coastline to the Central Valley, California is home to one of the largest older-adult populations in the country. Total Life therapists are licensed across California and serve clients in their preferred language and pace.
California has more than 6 million residents over 65, more than any other state, and conversations about loneliness, family across distance, and the cost of aging come up often.
Mental wellness near you in California
Small things that help.
Therapy is one piece. The rest is what you do between sessions, a walk in a familiar park, a Sunday morning at the mall before the stores open, an hour at the community center. These are real places in California that older adults return to.
Waterfront
Walk Crissy Field & the Bay
San Francisco, California
Flat, paved waterfront path with the Golden Gate as your backdrop. Wear a windbreaker.
Community
Sunday at Laguna Woods Clubhouse
Laguna Woods, California
200+ clubs in one of the country's largest senior communities, golf, art, music, language.
Garden
Huntington Library & Gardens
Pasadena, California
120 acres of botanical gardens, Chinese, Japanese, desert, rose. Senior admission and benches everywhere.
Trail
Palm Springs aerial tramway & easy desert trails
Palm Springs, California
Cool mountaintop air a 10-minute ride from the desert floor. Easy short trails for any pace.
Places mentioned are independent public destinations referenced for community context, they are not affiliated with Total Life.
Insurance in California
Plans we accept in California.
We accept Original Medicare and select Medicare Advantage plans in California, including Kaiser Permanente, SCAN, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana and more. Most insured members pay $0 with supplemental insurance. We confirm your exact coverage in 60 seconds.
How it works in California
Most members are matched within 24 hours.
1. Free coverage check
Reach out by phone or online. We verify your Medicare coverage in California and confirm eligibility on the call.
2. Match with a therapist
We connect you with a licensed California therapist who specializes in your needs. 92% of members stay with their first match.
3. Start your sessions
Meet by phone or video, from your home. No app, no download. Most members have their first session within the week.
What we help with
The reasons people in California reach out.
Whether you're on the coast, in the desert, or in the mountains, sessions happen from home, by phone or video.
Medicare in California
How Medicare covers therapy in California.
Original Medicare (Part B) covers 80% of behavioral health sessions in California. With a supplemental Medigap plan, the remaining 20% is typically covered too, most members pay $0 with supplemental insurance.
Medicare Advantage plans in California (including Kaiser Permanente, SCAN, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana) often have a small copay per session. We confirm your exact cost before you start.
Dual-eligible (Medicare + Medicaid) members in California typically pay $0 per session.
Total Life is a Medicare provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of Medicare or any government agency. We accept Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans for payment.
Find therapy by city in California
Across California
Regions we serve in California.
Our therapists are licensed in California and serve members across every region of the state.
Los Angeles & Orange County
San Francisco Bay Area
San Diego
Sacramento & Central Valley
Inland Empire
Central Coast
Far North
Common questions about therapy in California
Is Total Life therapy covered by Medicare in California?+
Yes. Total Life is a Medicare provider in all 50 states including California, and accepts Original Medicare plus select Medicare Advantage plans. Most insured California members pay $0 with supplemental insurance.
Which Medicare Advantage plans do you accept in California?+
In California, we accept Original Medicare plus select Medicare Advantage plans including Kaiser Permanente, SCAN, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana, UnitedHealthcare. We confirm your exact plan in 60 seconds before your first session, a free coverage check, no obligation.
How quickly can I start therapy in California?+
Most California members are matched with a therapist within 24 hours and have their first session the same week. Call 1 (800) 567-LIFE to start today.
Do I need a computer or smartphone?+
No. Total Life sessions in California can be done entirely by phone. If you prefer video, any smartphone or tablet works. No app required.
Are Total Life therapists licensed in California?+
Yes. All Total Life therapists serving California members are state-licensed in California and specialize in the needs of older adults.
What if I've never done therapy before?+
Most of our members haven't. Your first session is just a conversation. You can tell us what's going on in your own words. Or simply say you don't know where to start.
Ready to start in California?
Most Californiamembers have their first session within the week. Call us today and we'll handle the rest.
Total Life is a Medicare provider. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of Medicare or any government agency.