ESP8266-01 pull GPIO2 down only after boot
The TTP223 should have pins that can be tied high or low to change the operating mode. Connect wires to the pins to make the device operate in active low mode so the output is high when you power up. You will have to change your code to compensate, but it's a small price to pay for a working circuit.
Place a solder blob between pins 4 &amp; 5 as shown by the red dot. This will put the device in active low mode.