Frequently Asked Questions
What is your rate, and how do you accept payment?
I charge $80/hour, and payment is due at the end of each session, via cash, check, Paypal, or credit card. I have a minimum 4-hour session ($320).
This rate includes:
a FREE 30-min phone consultation to determine if we are good fit
a FREE carload of items for donation removed each session
FREE personalized follow up/accountability
What’s your availability?
Weekdays 9-2 and Saturdays 9-5
How far out do you typically book?
As a solopreneur, I’m fortunate to be in demand and typically book a month out. If you have flexibility and want to be added to the cancellation list, a spot or two may open which I’d offer to you.
How long does it take to complete a (pantry, closet, craft space, playroom, whole home, etc)?
Generally, individual rooms can take 2-4 hours or, if heavily cluttered, up to 8-10. Whole homes require multiple sessions. I can give a better estimate after seeing photos of your space(s) and talking with you to get a sense of the following:
Am I doing this work FOR you or WITH you? If we are together, the process is undeniably quicker.
What’s the density of the clutter?
What’s your readiness for change—can and will you make informed but swift decisions, or will there be more deliberation/pausing?
Do you need to move more slowly through each space because you are easily overwhelmed by changes?
How much experience do you have with letting go of your belongings? Decluttering is a muscle; practice improves your confidence to make quick but intuitive decisions.
Will we be digging into emotional clutter? Sentimentality is common, and heavy emotions that come up can slow the process but are so important to honor and work through.
Is your family supportive of the work? Will anyone be there as an extra set of hands (to sort, take out trash, move donations to my car, or help relocate items in your home)? It’s not necessary but helpful.
Are you looking for true, lasting changes or a surface-level tidy up? For the best outcomes, our session is thorough, detail oriented, and all-encompassing. (I want to help you declutter, not simply shuffle $hit around; in other words, do you want to keep going through these same piles year after year, or do you want to make confident and conclusive decisions now—while you’re investing the time, energy, and money to do this?)
What services do you offer, specifically?
My focus is decluttering and home organizing. As a licensed occupational therapist and mama, my passion is working with kids, busy families, and people with brain-based conditions like ADHD. My process is empowering and informative, personalized, and comprehensive.
While I do not specifically work in move management, I routinely come across scenarios like these:
Did you move into your home four years ago and still have unpacked boxes? We’ll certainly address them.
Are you preparing for a major kitchen renovation and want help editing as you pack up? I’ve got you.
Ready to move abroad and want to cut your belongings by 80%? I’m your girl.
Clearing your catchall guest bedroom to create a nursery? One of my favorite types of jobs.
Ditching your storage unit but overwhelmed by the clutter? We’ll plow through together!
I’ve also helped small business owners simplify and streamline their offices and client-facing spaces.
Some of my clients are ready to confront chronic disorganization with my guidance—and the “Before” pictures may look like hoarding to the untrained eye; the major difference here is that they are ready, able, and willing to make massive change via trash, recycling, donations, selling, giving to family or friends, etc. I do NOT work with people with hoarding disorder—marked by a persistent inability to let go of items (even items others may perceive as trash or junk would cause great distress to someone with hoarding disorder). It is a mental illness condition that requires expertise beyond what I can confidently offer. Working with someone without specialized training can do more damage than good. Find a pro here and learn more about hoarding here.
Why should I invest in organizing help?
Because clutter costs you time, energy, peace of mind, relationships, and money—yes, even if it’s already something you own. Working with a certified professional organizer is an investment in your home, your family’s well-being, your mental health, and your daily flow. Together, we’ll create spaces that make life feel lighter, calmer, and more in control.
This is so much more than just “keep or toss?” Real change comes from:
mindset shifts
discovering how and why you got to this point of overwhelm
learning your own barriers to tidiness and creative workarounds
personalized systems and strategies that work for YOU (no cookie cutter approaches here)
understanding maintenance and how to prevent reverting to overwhelm
Do you work in person or virtually?
I offer in-home organizing for clients in New Castle County, DE (and surrounding areas). Virtual organizing is great for busy families or anyone who wants expert guidance from the comfort of home, or someone who needs slow, steady change.
Will you travel if I need your help but live farther away?
My short answer is YES, under these conditions:
You are a potential client who is READY to tackle your clutter and are ready for transformation(s)—and you’re willing to do some prep work before I come to get the most out of our time together
You join me for a personalized hourlong virtual home consultation ($80 via Paypal or credit)
We schedule a full weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 9-5 each day) at my $80/hour rate
You pay for the current per diem rates for a local hotel and for mileage reimbursement
My [mother-in-law, sister, best friend, etc] could really benefit from your services. How do I arrange a session for them?
That is so generous of you. To ensure I can work with them, the recipient must be a resident of New Castle County, DE, and I *strongly* suggest obtaining consent (people must be ready for this work). You may purchase gift cards in hourly increments.
What should I do before you come?
Nothing! Don’t clean or tidy up—I want to see how your home truly functions. No judgment, I promise. Let me see your home as is so we can design systems that actually fit your lifestyle.
Hold off on purchasing all the gorgeous bins and baskets because I will provide tailored suggestions based on your organizing style and preferences (and I love to shop from your home first).
Will you make me throw things away?
Hard no. You’re always in control of what stays or goes. My role is to guide, support, and help you make confident decisions without pressure or judgment. I will make ensure your decisions are aligned with your goals, and I will push back when needed.
I do pay very close attention to your body language, facial expressions, and any curious sounds you make when decision making. It helps me learn so much and really speaks to what you know in your intuition you want to keep.
If we are not together during the session, I may start a “Recommended Declutter” pile (trash/recycling/donate) based on parameters we’ve discussed prior—you’ll review this at your convenience.
What happens AFTER my session(s)?
Within a few days, I’ll send personalized follow up which includes:
Next steps for the addressed space(s)
Reminders, outstanding to-dos, etc
Product recommendations
Further guidance to maintain/suggestions to improve family’s follow through
FREE accountability: Stay in touch via text or email
How is your home feeling? What’s working?
Is there any area or system that feels off? Feel like you’re backsliding? Let’s problem solve together!
Send updates, snap a picture of a product you’ve implemented or something you’ve repurposed—let me geek out with you and celebrate each small step
Share a community recycling event or a donation opportunity so I can alert my social media community.
I also offer optional maintenance sessions if you want ongoing accountability or a seasonal refresh.
Ready to feel relief and clarity in your home? Schedule your FREE discovery call to get started.