I am reading a good book about getting past depression now. It's called
The Depression Cure by Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D.
http://thedepressioncurebook.com/ . I have not gotten into the six steps that he talks about yet, but will soon...Your idea about finding a good therapist is right on. Psychiatrists are generally, in my expereince, med managers. Psychologists and Social Workers are the ones who can spend the 50 minute hour with you. In my previous bout with depression, I took meds only and did okay; but the depression returned with a vengance. Now I'm back on meds but also in therapy and seem to be making what I hope to be better progress. Best wishes to you.