<human>: Can you summarize the given text in a few sentences?

Today I got a call from her, sobbing. I was eventually able to get some sort of a story out of her. 

It seems lately she's been struggling with depression, one example of which she told me is she's been crying very very frequently over very small things (I don't have any examples to give), and today, while out with her boyfriend she became upset, only for him to desert her at the carnival they were at because of it.

Previously she revealed to me that she has a small amount of social anxiety (my diagnosis) and although I really suggested to her that she should get some kind of therapy, she refused, and tried her best to come up with excuses as to why she couldn't/shouldn't (doesn't need it, didn't want her parents to know, couldn't afford it, etc), so I know that she has reservations about seeking professional help.

In all the time I've known her, while she's had rough patches (especially with complicated family; younger sister acting out, parents having marriage trouble) I've never seen her in a state this bad, and clearly her boyfriend isn't patient enough to help her with it.

So Reddit, I really need some suggestions of exactly what I can say to her to try and convince her to seek professional help. I'm more than willing to drive her, pay for it, etc, whatever it takes (although I know it would be difficult to convince her to let me pay for it and drive her - how can I argue against this?). She can be stubborn, so I know it'll be a struggle.

(I should note that she has very few close friends, her best friend is not the greatest and likely won't be helping her very much)

P.S. I will be meeting with her and giving any and all advice in about 13 hours so please reply asap
<bot>: My friend is newly depressed. How can I convince her to seek professional help, and how can I show her I'm more than willing to pay for this/drive her?