Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do?

  • Help people understand what they want to change in their lives and spaces, and brainstorm what it will take to make changes stick (e.g. setting up systems)

  • Help people check in with themselves and develop Compassionate Self-Accountability

  • Act as a Body-Double for people who need support and encouragement doing all manner of physical or virtual tasks

What don’t you do?

Stuff that hurts my body or morals, or i don’t feel good enough at:

  • Cleaning mopping, scrubbing (i help clear off surfaces so you can hire a cleaner!)

  • Buying or assembling furniture

  • Managing housing searches

  • Driving items to be dropped off (i don’t drive but will accompany you)

  • Convincing people to change their habits against their will

Do you deal with XYZ… Or is that too weird?

No judgment, we've all been there. I made this business because I have too many needs that I didn’t feel like anyone could help me with. Lay it on me, I’ve found ritual in some strange areas. If it’s not right for me, or poses serious ethical concerns, I’ll try my hardest to give you some useful feedback and connect you with someone who is a better fit.

Isn’t this stuff I could/should do on my own?

I hear you, and I struggle with this thought every day. I believe we all have everything we already need inside us, but other people can help us access it. If I can be that person for you in this moment, I’d love to try. At its core, organizing is just talking through your ideas and checking in on them.

Can i talk with you before i spend money?

Yes! I like talking with people before I ask them to commit to working with me. It gives us an opportunity to see if we are a good fit and want to establish a working relationship. That’s why I link to a Free 30-minute Consult scheduler on my Let’s Talk. I will not charge you until we have decided to work together and you have signed a client expectations agreement.

How long will it take? How much will it cost?

It’s hard to answer, since this work is collaborative and depends on what pace you want to work at. For some clients that means tackling a big project several days in a row to make a dent. For others, with ongoing projects, that means chunking a big plan of action into smaller pieces, and meeting every week or month. We all learn differently, so it’s up to us to figure out how to make the best use of our time and energy. See Pricing under Offerings for more.

How do i prepare for our first session?

Just get a pen and notebook/device to take notes during our session. I’m here to experience your process, so you don’t have to do anything to get ready, I’d prefer you don’t clean in advance. If you want, you can start a list of what’s bothering you about your space(s) and what you want to change, so we have a roadmap of where to start. And if you live with others, ask them how we can respect them in this process.

What if I hire you but don’t feel up to organizing when the time comes?

I hear you. Especially during Pandemic life, it is hard to stick to a schedule. I try to believe whatever happens in a session was meant to happen. Some of my favorite sessions start with clients articulating why they don’t feel able to organize, which helps us refocus on what actually matters to them in the given moment.

Note: I try to be flexible with scheduling, and ask for 48-hours’ advance notice.

Can I hire you as a gift for someone else?

I love when people purchase my services as a gift for someone they know wants help getting organized. It’s a very personal gift, so I suggest running the idea by them first to see if they’re interested. Don’t pressure them into it. Just explain how I could help and allow them to decide. If they agree, either of you can fill out my contact form explaining your needs. As the gifter, you can commit to a set cost upfront (by buying a package of sessions or agreeing to a budget), but to be clear, the client is the one who decides what we work on together.

Why should i hire you over another organizer?

We all need different things, and I am not the right organizer for every client. I operate from a specific trauma-sensitive and Neurodivergent perspective where I believe organizing work is healing work, and that there is no right or wrong answer. There’s a delicate balance between helping and pushing, and I take that very seriously. I’m here to hold you accountable to your goals, not my own, and help you develop clarity about what you want and what’s getting in the way.

Some clients have given me feedback that they want more direction or opinions, in which case I recommend searching the NAPO or ICD directory for a better fit.

Anything else?