Least in reading your post I see that I left out that it would be a good idea for InsideOut to try & find a therapist or shrink familiar with alcoholism & or drug addiction.
The reason I say "familiar with alcoholism & or drug addiction" is if a therapist is not familiar with alcoholism & or drug addiction they may come to the wrong conclusion on whether or not the depression is situational or chemical imbalances in the brain.
In AA we learn that Dr.s of all types should be involved in our recovery when needed.
BTW InsideOut I am not sure how online sponsorship works exactly, I do know that in the early days of AA there were folks that were successfully sponsored & taken thru the steps using snail mail!!!
AA works if we WORK it!!!
InsideOut I am not sure exactly where you are at, but you may be pleasantly surprised to find AA meetings near you. There are very few places these days that do not have some.
If you want to send me a PM with the city/country you are in I will see if there are any near to you.