012. Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Counselling with Kitty Alicee | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast012. Therapy 101: Everything You Need to Know Before Starting Counselling with Kitty Alicee | The Johnny Lawrence Podcast
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Kitty Alicee shares her journey through trauma and recovery with Johnny Lawrence, highlighting the importance of accessible mental health support and therapy.
1:08:53•23 Aug 2025
Therapy Insights: Kitty Alicee on Healing Trauma
Episode Overview
- Kitty Alicee shares her personal journey with anorexia and PTSD.
- Exploration of accessible and multidisciplinary mental health support.
- Importance of therapy in managing childhood trauma.
- Counterpoise Wellness aims to revolutionize mental health care.
- Encouragement to seek help and embrace vulnerability.
“It's not weak to ask for help. In fact, you owe it to yourself and the people in your life to be okay, to feel okay, to be brave.”
In this compelling episode of The Johnny Lawrence Podcast, host Johnny Lawrence speaks with Kitty Alicee, co-founder of Counterpoise Wellness, about her profound journey through personal trauma and recovery. Kitty shares her experiences with childhood PTSD and anorexia, highlighting the role of therapy and emotional support in her path to healing. Kitty Alicee begins by reflecting on her identity, shaped by a supportive family and the challenges of living with childhood PTSD.
She discusses how trauma impacted her adolescence, leading to a decade-long battle with anorexia nervosa. Despite these struggles, Kitty's story is one of resilience and recovery, as she navigates life with a positive outlook and a healthy approach to managing her mental health. Central to the discussion is the importance of accessible mental health care, a mission that drives Counterpoise Wellness.
Kitty emphasizes the need for affordable and straightforward therapy options, advocating for a multidisciplinary approach that includes nutrition, exercise, and emotional support. She shares insights into how therapy can aid emotional regulation, especially for those facing ongoing trauma-related challenges. Throughout the episode, Johnny and Kitty explore the complexities of mental health, encouraging listeners to seek help without fear or stigma.
Kitty stresses that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and underscores the value of finding the right therapeutic fit, whether through Counterpoise or other avenues. This episode serves as a beacon of hope, urging listeners to take brave steps towards recovery and to reframe their experiences with the support of therapy.
Kitty's journey is a testament to the transformative power of accessible mental health care, and her work with Counterpoise Wellness is set to make a significant impact in the wellness industry. Tune in to learn more about Kitty's inspiring story and the ways therapy can provide the foundation for healing and growth.
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