Welcome to Fallup: Where Growth Begins at Rock Bottom

Written By Ana Perez Barrios

“In some way, suffering ceases to be suffering at the moment it finds a meaning.”
— Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning

Have you ever noticed how the most painful moments in life are often the ones that change us the most? Not in the ways we might have chosen—but in the ways that shape who we become. That’s the paradox of healing. And that’s the heart of FallUp.

What Does It Mean to “Fall Up”?

We all know what it means to fall down. It’s when the ground disappears beneath us—loss, heartbreak, anxiety, depression, trauma. Life throws us into free-fall, and we wonder how we’ll ever feel steady again.

But what if falling could be a beginning, not an end?

FallUp is a space where we explore how the hardest parts of life can open the door to unexpected growth. It’s about finding meaning—not despite the pain, but through it. It’s where we learn that rising doesn't always look like strength. Sometimes it looks like surrender, honesty, or just showing up on the hardest day.

A Different Kind of Therapy Practice

At FallUp, therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about uncovering your strength, your story, and your truth. Whether you're navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, or simply the quiet ache of being human, you’re not alone.

Here, you’ll find:

  • A warm, judgment-free space where your whole self is welcome.

  • Therapeutic approaches that honor paradox and complexity—because healing is rarely linear.

  • A guide who walks with you, not ahead of you, as you make sense of your past and build a future with meaning.

Why I Started FallUp

I created FallUp because I’ve seen again and again how our lowest points can become powerful turning points. I believe that growth isn’t the opposite of struggle—it’s often born inside it.

Fallup is more than a name. It’s a philosophy, a practice, and a belief:
That we don’t just rise after we fall.
We rise through it.

Ready to Begin?

If you're looking for a therapist who will meet you with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your unique journey, I’d love to connect. Healing starts with one brave step.

Let’s fall up, together.

Ana Perez Barrios