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I have depression/bipolar/OCD/etc and because of the risks/side effects of medications decided to go the natural route for many years. I saw a chiropractor who is also a certified homeopathic specialist. He got me on natural forms of Lithium, flower and bush essences (search Bach/Bush Flowers on google), and a variety of minerals and supplements that helped to boost energy and increase immunity. Unfortunately, that approach can be quite expensive and isn't covered by any medical insurance that I've heard of. Which is why I went back to traditional medications and live with the side effects (annoying, but not harmful, as long as I stay on them and take them on time).
For sleep melatonin is widely used and typically very effective at least for short periods of time. I prefer the liquid sublingual melatonin myself. A little bit goes a long ways, but you don't need to be under a dr's supervision when taking it as risks are low.
I second finding a therapist she can trust, don't keep throwing money at someone she doesn't. The biofeedback is also great as well! But takes time to learn and implement, and you have to actually be willing to do it. Not sure I would have been willing/able to at 13, I had years of training in college with weekly sessions and still struggle to use it when in the middle of a depressive or manic episode.