Well so far every thing suggested and experienced is what I have experienced and would have suggested.
One step at a time, focus on not drinking and the steps, no matter what, things will get better by simply not drinking, and even better taking the steps with your sponsor.
A therapist can not help one deal with depression if they are still drinking depressants!
If one is suffering from clinical depression then the most important thing for them to do is not drink and to see a couch doctor. Taking the steps with ones sponsor while doing this will make things far easier for all parties involved.
A lot of folks in early sobriety are prescribed ADs, some of them after taking the steps and being sober for a time get off of them and some do not.