Chicago Home Organizer
In-person in Chicago & Virtually Nationwide
I help overwhelmed people calm the chaos at home. Most come to me burdened by clutter, struggling with routines, and lacking organizational systems that fit how they truly live.
My collaborative, strengths-based approach helps you understand your patterns, reduce what’s no longer serving you, and build systems that work for your life and your brain.
If you’ve tried again and again to get organized, don’t know where to start, or need structure and accountability to get going, I can help.
A Focus On Root Causes
If your home feels harder to manage than it should, you’re not alone. The overwhelm you’re experiencing usually stems from one or more common root causes.
Too Much Stuff
The average American home contains over 300,000 items. That’s untenable for anyone. Add in a big transition like a move or a growing family, and systems and routines begin to break down.
My work is heavily focused on decluttering, but never in a forceful way. I won’t make you get rid of anything. What I ask is that you look honestly at what you have, how it’s affecting your day-to-day life, and whether it still aligns with the way you want to live now.
Systems That Don’t Fit Real Life
Many people carry assumptions about how a home is “supposed” to function without ever stopping to ask whether those approaches actually work for them.
There is no single right way to organize a home. What works depends on your needs, household dynamics, and how your brain processes information. My practice is designed to help you better understand yourself and create systems that fit how you actually live.
Gaps in Knowledge or Practice
Other clients never learned foundational practices such as seasonal decluttering, creating clear homes for items, or using daily resets to prevent overwhelm. Others know what they should do but struggle to follow through consistently.
Here, my work focuses on identifying what’s missing, understanding barriers to consistency, and building structure to support realistic follow-through.
Designed With You In Mind
This work is a strong fit for people who recognize themselves in the following descriptions:
You have self-awareness about your challenges with clutter and daily routines
You are ready to actively engage in the process rather than hand the problem off
You want an experienced thought partner, not a quick fix or set of rules
You are open to experimenting, learning, and adjusting over time
You are willing to do work between sessions to support real change
Most of my clients are navigating busy, complex seasons of life (parenting, career demands, household transitions, neurodivergence) and tired of trying to “get organized” without lasting results.
Many suspect they have ADHD, have an ADHD diagnosis, or experience ADHD-like symptoms with executive functioning due to stress or another condition.
A Specific Type of Support
My services are designed to support lasting change by helping you identify and practice habits that are sustainable over time. This approach isn’t for everyone, and that’s intentional.
We’re likely not a good fit if you’re looking for:
A quick fix
Aesthetic-heavy, product-focused organizing
A reset without ongoing responsibility
Working Together
Our work together is collaborative and thoughtfully paced, whether we're sorting through a cluttered room, talking through the patterns that keep getting in your way, or simply sitting together over Zoom while you tackle a pile you've been avoiding for months.
When you choose to work with me, you are actively involved. Depending on the type of support you're looking for, that might mean making decisions about what stays and what goes, experimenting with new organizing systems, working through what's blocking your follow-through, or just showing up and doing the work with someone in your corner.
Across all of my services, the focus is the same: understanding what isn't working, building on your strengths, and developing approaches that fit how you actually live and think.
Over time, clients find that their homes begin to feel calmer, more navigable, and easier to maintain. The goal isn't perfection; it's a home that supports your daily life instead of working against it.
Getting Started
All clients begin with a complimentary 15-minute introductory call. This conversation gives us a chance to talk through what’s prompting you to seek support, what you’ve already tried, and whether this approach is a good fit for you.
If we decide to move forward, you can choose between in-person or virtual support based on your circumstances and location. I offer transparent, upfront pricing for all service options.
If this approach resonates, the next step is to schedule a no-pressure introductory call.
“She was genuinely here to make my home work for me.”
— Shawna, Chicago
