Hi, I’m Ann Dooley

A smiling woman with glasses, wearing a black top and gold jewelry, sits at a table with a steaming cup of tea or coffee, a pink flower arrangement, in a well-lit cafe with several other people in the background.

I’m a home organizer, parenting coach, author, and creator of the Dooley Method. I’m glad you found me.

If we were meeting in person, you’d likely be sitting across from me, sipping tea and sharing parenting stories. That same sense of ease and openness is what I bring into my work with families.

I believe the way we approach organizing can either create tension or build trust and connection. If this resonates and you feel ready to end the overwhelm, I would be honored to support your family along the way.

Fun facts about me (that benefit you!)

My name 安 (pronounced like Ann) means harmony, safety, and calm in Chinese—qualities I intentionally bring into the homes I support.

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My first job was at the Hello Kitty store. Organizing stickers and pencils was only the beginning.

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After graduating from Art Center College of Design, I worked as an Art Director at Walt Disney Studios. I now bring that same creativity and visual thinking into my organizing work.

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I designed a T-shirt collection with positive affirmations for women. That supportive mindset still guides how I work with families today.

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My own early parenting struggles led me to write my first book, The New Mommy Handbook, sharing practical, judgment-free guidance.

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I taught Mandarin Chinese to children through arts and crafts. Using creativity and play to support learning is also how I teach kids to organize.

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I served as president of a mom support group with over 60 members. Empathy, patience, and compassion are foundational to my work.

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A serendipitous discovery of Marie Kondo’s book led me to become a certified KonMari consultant, shaping my practice of decluttering with gratitude.

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Behind my work

I’m a Master Level Certified KonMari Consultant, and I use the KonMari Method as a foundation for intentional home organizing with families.

I also bring a parenting coach lens into the process, with attention to communication, collaboration, and the emotional dynamics that surface when children are involved.

The Dooley Method grew from this intersection. It blends practical organizing with a connection-first approach that supports families in creating order while building trust, responsibility, and habits that last.

Ann Dooley with Marie Kondo

Ann Dooley with Marie Kondo during the 2017 KonMari Consultant Certification Training

Here are some of my media features

A page about a person named Ann Dooley organizing a home with the help of a professional organizer and KonMari consultant, relating to the game of dominoes.
Title page of a book or article titled 'New York the Strategist' with the subtitle 'How to Declutter Your Book Collection (Without Throwing All Your Books Away)' by Maxine Builder, discussing storage and organization of books.
Headline: Marie Kondo training army of tidying consultants, article about Marie Kondo and KonMari method, supporting quote from consultant Dooley about organizing skills and certification program.
A magazine page from The Wall Street Journal featuring tips from Sofia Coppola about closet organization, with a photo of her sitting in front of a wall with artwork, and an image of a well-organized closet with shoes, boxes, and folded clothes.
A digital article about organizing kitchen cabinets, with a title highlighting '3 Steps Away from Your Most Organized Kitchen Cabinets Yet.' The screenshot shows step 2: Make a Mess, mentioning experts Jen Robin and Ann Dooley, and discussing clearin
Two overlapping pages from a magazine or brochure titled "Best Life," featuring articles about home organization and sustainable living, including a picture of a person stacking bowls in a kitchen and a coat rack with accessories.