Organizing with empathy

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? Do you feel frozen by the emotional weight of sorting their belongings?

Or, do you want to practice Swedish death cleaning but struggle with the emotional or physical toll of decluttering and downsizing alone?

I am here to guide you through major life transitions with empathy, patience, and practical organization. My goal is to transform overwhelming physical spaces into peaceful, simplified and organized environments.

Free 20 minute phone consultation

FREE

Tell me about your needs and find out if my services are right for you.

$50

I come to your location to discuss your goals and assess the scope of the project. If you proceed with services this fee is applied to future organizing services.

One hour consultation on site

The "Grief Break" Policy:

If you ever  need to pause to cry or talk during a session, that time is built-in and safe. You will never be charged "extra" for experiencing human emotion.

Hourly rate and sessions

While my hourly rate is $75, I also offer sessions and packages tailored to your needs. Sessions are typically 3-4 hours with rare exceptions.

Each 3 hour session is $200.

Packages are customized to meet your needs.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Dödstädning is the practice of decluttering and simplifying your belongings, so loved ones are not left to sort through everything after you are gone. Despite its somewhat gloomy moniker, death cleaning can be very freeing and adds to life’s enjoyment.

  • Each person has different needs and I will customize my services to meet you where you are. If you need time to reflect on the memories an item recalls, we can take the time to do so. If you prefer to have a non-sentimental area (like a pantry) cleared out quickly, I can work efficiently as well.

  • While I am not a counselor or therapist, I am a good listener and I want you to feel supported on this journey. I also want to coach you on the skills to continue the work we do in decluttering and organizing. Maybe you have a big project, but you only need me to help get you started. Maybe you just want to outsource the entire project because you do not have the time to do it yourself. Either way, I am here to help.

    • Materials are Separate: Storage bins, specialty archival boxes,  moving boxes, etc are billed separately.

    • Third Party Fees are Separate: Sometimes we may need to rent a dumpster or hire a third party to haul heavy or excessive items. Other services such as an estate sale company or an auction house may be helpful. 

  • Payment is due at time of service.

    For larger projects with multiple sessions, I require a 50% deposit to save the scheduled dates.

    Payment forms accepted include: cash, check, credit cards and Venmo.

    I require 24 hours notice of cancellation.

  • Marin, Sonoma, and San Francisco counties.

    I will travel to areas outside of these counties in certain circumstances. Tolls and travel fees may apply.

  • If the waste generated exceeds the capacity of your curbside garbage and recycling, we may need to schedule a special pick up with your waste management company, or hire a third party to haul away excess.

    After each session, I will take one trunk load of donations to a local charity such a Goodwill. For furniture and larger loads, I will help arrange for pick up.

    If you have items that you want donated to a particular school/charity/museum/etc, I can help you facilitate that as well.

  • Taking before and after photos is part of my process. This helps both of us reference how much we have achieved, and allows me to measure and plan organizing solutions for your space.

    I will ask for your permission before sharing any photos in my marketing materials. If you do not want your photos used in promotional materials, they remain a confidential part of my records.