I used to be a teacher so I know that working in the schools is very stressful (I can relate to feeling overwhelmed in some of the jobs I had)! There are so many children with severe needs who are in impossible situations. I would think that being a private therapist would be so much less stressful. Plus, in the private sector--you are paid for all the hours you work. In the schools, if you factor in all your overtime that you are not paid for--the pay is not that good. As a psychologist--could you qualify for other jobs? I get my healthcare through the VA and really like the mental health care I am getting. I am always seeing the VA advertising for psychologists (that would be a job with good health benefits). Are you considering all your options? Maybe you are just a bad employee because you are in a job that is a bad fit...