Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - have been away from here a few days. The main thing I've learned over the years for myself is, I have to take charge of my condition, and take the lead in getting help, when I feel I need it. It's wonderful that you are reaching out, and researching your options, and asking questions - that shows you haven't given up - keep going!

You mentioned you are thinking of switching therapists, because your parents aren't accepting of the one you are seeing. I think you need to re-think that idea. You had asked if I had any suggestions on finding therapists, and I'm sorry, I don't. But I do know from my own experiences that the key to having an effective therapist is, how much YOU are willing to work with them, how honest you're willing to be with them. That's why I don't think you should switch because of how your parents feel or react.

I'm explaining poorly, I know. It's one of those days where my own brain is really cluttered. I'll try to focus. LOL You recognize that you're depressed, and that the depression is affecting your life, your day to day living. That's a good thing, and a good starting place. You're being torn by your parents lack of understanding of your condition, and their own feelings about it, and what to do about it. That needs to take a back seat to your getting help, and finding a way to live life a little easier. Focus on what you need, what works for you. Perhaps your parents are simply overcome with fear and concern for you, and if they see that the therapist is helping, that medication is helping, they will feel better about the help you're getting? Do what works for you, while understanding that although medication can often help, as the others have said, it can take a long while to get there, and it isn't a magic potion that will "cure" your depression. That is why finding a good therapist you can work with is so important - they can help guide you through all the different options available, to help you help yourself - not just handing out meds, but different types of therapies, and exploration of what is behind your depression (chemical imbalance, life situations, past traumas, and so on.)