Ask a Therapist: Why do Some People Stay in the Closet?

Why would someone choose to stay in the closet? What would cause someone to want to hide parts of themselves from others? Turns out, there are quite a few reasons. The idea of this week's Ask a Therapist video came from a comment a few weeks ago on our channel, where a viewer asked what they should do with the fact that they were realizing they were staying in the closet in order to please others. I think that happens a lot. So this week I go over three BROAD reasons why people tend to stay in the closet for some time, and what it could mean for you if you are in one of these categories. #comingout #lgbt #askatherapist __ Kelly is a LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in the USA making YouTube videos to inform, entertain, and empower viewers. Watching these videos does not constitute a therapeutic relationship or therapy. Should you wish to find a therapist, or more information, check out the links below! Helpful Links: ❤️If you need support, you can dial 2-1-1-. 2-1-1 is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website that connects people of all ages and from all communities to the essential emotional support they need, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; https://www.211.org/ 🧡The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 💛Looking for a therapist in your area? Check out Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us 💚Great article on Internalized Homophobia: https://www.rainbow-project.org/inter... 💙 Instagram: @AnchoredCounselingFL 💜 Instagram: @KellyRMinter Business Inquiries: AskaTherapistInquiries@gmail.com