# Fil Good Psychotherapy | Psychotherapy in Vaughan, in person and online

**Website:** https://filgoodpsychotherapy.ca
**Email:** ff.philipfolino@gmail.com
**Address:** Batool Psychotherapy & Wellness, 3100 Steeles Ave W, Suite 400, Concord, ON L4K 3R1
**Book a free consultation:** https://psychotherapywithbatool.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/18

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## Stuck between life stages?

Unsure of who you are or where you're headed? Life transitions can be overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it all out alone. Filippo Folino, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), offers a low-pressure, judgment-free space for preteens, teens and adults, in person in Vaughan or online. You don't need to have it all together to start. Accepting new clients. Italian spoken. Insurance accepted. 2SLGBTQ+ allied.

Registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, #21562. Member, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA). Listed on Psychology Today.

## Areas of focus

| Area | What it looks like |
| --- | --- |
| Child and youth support | A patient, playful space for younger clients, with play-based techniques where they help. |
| ADHD and attention | Understanding how your attention works, then building strategies for school, work and home. |
| Grief and bereavement | Support with loss at your own pace. |
| Emotional regulation | Noticing strong feelings earlier and finding skills to steady yourself. |
| Family dynamics | Making sense of where you fit and how you want to show up. |
| Stress and life transitions | Finishing high school, starting university or work, a move, a breakup. |
| Student mental health | Exams, pressure, motivation, friendships and what comes next. |
| Finding your footing | Feeling stuck between life stages, unsure who you are or where you're headed. |

## How it works

1. **Ask your questions.** Have a question first? Ask about fit, fees, insurance or anything else on your mind.
2. **Talk it through.** I reply personally and we go over your questions and what you're hoping to get from therapy.
3. **Find a date and time.** Pick a time that works for you, in person in Vaughan or online, seven days a week.
4. **Free first consultation.** A no-cost first meeting to get to know each other and see whether we're a good fit.
5. **What comes next.** Learn what future sessions could look like and decide at your own pace. There's no obligation to continue.

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need a referral to see a psychotherapist in Vaughan?

No. In Ontario you can book with a psychotherapist directly, without a doctor's referral. You can start with a free consultation through the online booking page. Some extended health plans ask for a referral before they reimburse sessions, so it's worth checking your plan's wording before your first appointment.

### Is psychotherapy covered by insurance in Ontario?

OHIP does not cover psychotherapy in private practice, but many extended health plans do, including Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife, Sun Life, Desjardins and TELUS Health. Coverage for a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) varies by plan, so check with your insurer. You receive a receipt after each session to submit for reimbursement.

### How much does a therapy session cost?

Individual sessions are $175, as listed on my Psychology Today profile, and a sliding scale is available on application. The first consultation is free, so you can ask questions and see whether we're a good fit before committing to anything. Many extended health plans reimburse part or all of the session fee.

### Can a teenager see a therapist without a parent in Ontario?

Ontario has no fixed minimum age for consenting to counselling. A young person who understands what therapy involves and its consequences can consent on their own. I work with preteens and teens, encourage involving a parent or trusted adult where it feels right, and explain clearly who can see a young client's information.

### Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. Sessions are available online by video for clients located anywhere in Canada, as well as in person at the Vaughan office near Jane and Steeles. Online sessions follow the same approach as in-person ones, and many people choose them to save travel time or to talk from a space where they already feel comfortable.

### What is the difference between CBT, DBT and EFT?

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) builds skills for intense emotions, distress and relationships. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps you understand what your emotions are telling you. I draw on all three, alongside strength-based and solution-focused approaches, depending on your goals.

### Do you help with ADHD?

Yes. I support youth, teens and adults with ADHD and attention challenges, focusing on understanding how your attention works and building practical routines for school, work and home. Psychotherapists in Ontario do not diagnose ADHD, so for an assessment you would see a physician or psychologist. A diagnosis isn't needed to start therapy.

### Where is the office, and can I get there by transit?

The office is at 3100 Steeles Ave W, Suite 400, at the Jane and Steeles intersection in Vaughan. TTC buses run along Jane Street and Steeles Avenue West, Pioneer Village subway station is about 1 km away, and Highways 400 and 407 are close by. Clients come from across the GTA, and online sessions are available across Canada.

### Do you offer therapy in Italian?

Yes. Sessions are available in English or Italian, in person in Vaughan or online. Some people find certain feelings or family experiences easier to put into words in Italian, and you can move between the two languages during a session. Mention your preference when you book your free consultation.

## Booking and contact

Book a free consultation at https://psychotherapywithbatool.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/18, view the Psychology Today profile at https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/filippo-folino-vaughan-on/1518003, or email ff.philipfolino@gmail.com. In a crisis, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency department. Contact details, hours and directions: https://filgoodpsychotherapy.ca/contact