In any profession, particularly in professions that are "helping" professions, there are going to be instances of good and bad because, by nature, these professions work with people on a very personal level when people are often very vulnerable whether it be age, health, trauma, etc.

I'm a teacher. I have a friend who was an excellent teacher but she got so disenchanted due to educational politics,etc., that she left the profession. The shame is that no more students are being blessed by her gift for teaching. I wish she would have stayed and persevered despite how political and unsupported teachers often are. I choose to stay, despite all the administrative b.s. I choose to stay because I know I am there for those kids. Yes, I get frustrated, fight bouts of low morale, get angry with politicians and administrators who don't really know what goes on in a classroom, but I take a deep breath and turn around and see my kids. That's why I teach and will teach until I retire.

I hope you can trust your own abilities, your own dedication to helping others, your own experience that will serve as a great reminder of what not to do, and pursue a profession that seems to be calling to your interests.

On music therapy:
If you have a musical background, music therapy is one way to work with clients that you could pursue. My son's university is one of the few music therapy programs in our state and he considered it as an option so I know some about it. It is NOT for the faint of heart. You are expected to know the technical aspects of music theory, composition, instrumentation as a music major (you have to be skilled on at least one instrument), etc., plus the course load for the psychology load, and most music therapists need a doctorate anymore.

I am not as familiar with other variations of ways to use your psychology background. I hope you will find the direction that works for you.