Dawr, can you ask your doctor to call your mother and explain the situation to her? Then she can hear the truth from a respected medical professional and maybe that would convince her. Also, you could show her some articles where it says that therapy for depression is very beneficial and often is used in conjunction with meds. If she thinks it is OK you are on Lexapro, then she must think you are depressed. So she is admitting to your depression! I personally can't understand why someone would approve of anti-depressants for their young adult daughter but not therapy! Anti-depressants seem much more of a serious intervention to me and worth a lot of careful consideration. Your mother isn't making sense to me....

Sky is right, by the way, you don't need your mother's permission to go to a doctor if you are listed on her insurance policy. My daughter is only 17 and she can do this.