Work with Ann
“I feel like I can finally breathe.”
That’s what I hear consistently from the parents after they’ve worked with me.
They are the same parents who once:
Tried to organize by themselves but the clutter kept coming back
Tried different storage containers but the mess continued to grow
Tried to involve the family but ended up more frustrated
Tried using rewards but spent more time negotiating
Tried using consequences but created more power struggle
If that sounds like you, I applaud the effort you've already put in. It takes a lot to keep trying. And I'm glad you found me. I genuinely love this work and the families I get to do it with. It’s an honor to be part of bringing relief to a home that needs it.
Here’s one family’s story:
If you found yourself after watching that, wondering if that could be your story, the answer is: Absolutely."
I also know that investing your time, money, and energy into something for your family isn’t a decision to take lightly — and it shouldn’t be. You deserve to feel confident and clear about what you’re choosing.
Like I mentioned earlier, I take a lot of pride in how I work with families. To me, you are opening up to me the 2 most precious things in your life: Your home and your children.
This is a decision to put your trust in someone to guide you in areas where you may have been hard on yourselves or on your children — areas that perhaps felt heavy with shame, guilt, and fear.
Here’s the truth. I’ve been there myself.
My relationship with my husband and children, my own emotional and physical wellbeing, were once burdened by the impacts of clutter. Especially when I was operating on little sleep and doing my best to handle the ever changing needs of my children, surviving felt like a more accurate description than keeping up with it all.
But looking from the other side of it, every time I hear someone say that they’re “constantly” tidying up their home, or that they feel defeated when the systems they worked hard to put in place fell apart faster than they expected, I think the same thing every time:
They haven’t failed. They just haven’t matched their home’s skillset and motivation to the right method* yet.
And having had a lot of success with my family and those who took the step to work with me, I am most proud of being able to offer the kind of gentle, judgment-free guidance that even little kids can participate in ways that build them up.
*I’m a certified master-level KonMari consultant. After working almost exclusively with families, I have developed my own connection-first approach that respects the needs of young children, and have incorporated play and creative solutions into our sessions.
What’s it like to work with me
I take the time to understand how your family actually uses your home — your strengths, and where you could use more support
Together we troubleshoot the areas where clutter keeps piling up, so we can address the habit, not just the mess
Your family makes the decluttering decisions, building confidence in choosing what fits and shopping with that same intention going forward
We organize with purpose — so everyone can find what they need and actually put it back, and maintenance no longer relies on one person
I help your family shift from tension and negotiating around clutter to having more room to enjoy taking care of the home together
You learn to use connection to develop internal motivation and cooperation so you can experience more simple joys of life with your family
A quick start to feel relief
Join the Parent Circle membership tier ($165/year)
Full access to the Dooley Method Library (with regular new content)
Exclusive mini-lesson videos
Weekly Co-working sessions
A complimentary 30-minute consultation
A 2-hour virtual session (40% off regular price because some decisions can only be made after experiencing the change yourself)
10% off all future 1:1 sessions for as long as your membership is active
Chat feature with priority responses
Plus podcast episodes, workshops, and replays
Virtual session via Zoom ($275)
A 2-hour virtual session with Ann’s expert guidance is going to give you more results than doing it on your own.
See the real time transformation while you build the skills and confidence. So many clients are motivated at the end of the session, they’ll keep going after we’re done.
When you book for the first time, we will start with a free 30-minute consultation to kick off your journey. Each session includes after-session notes and unlimited email follow-ups in between sessions so you never have to feel stuck.
New York in-person session ($575)
Seeing is believing. I get pumped to work in homes because I can visualize the transformation before we even begin. During the 3-hour session, I roll up my sleeves and work alongside you and your family — listening, problem solving creatively, and making sure everyone feels part of the process.
We will start with a free 30-minute consultation and make sure your goals are understood and everyone’s on the same page.
I’m available to work in Lower and Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Park Slope, Downtown Brooklyn, and DUMBO. Outside of these areas can be arranged for additional fees.
Extended hours are charged by the hour. We will always use whatever containers you have, and only make recommendations when it’s necessary. I also share furniture and layout advice too if they’re the right solutions for your home.
Still have questions?
Every family's situation is a little different. If you're wondering whether working with me makes sense for your family, feel free to schedule a consultation or email me directly at tidyup@simplejoywithann.com
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You don’t need more bins and baskets.
You need to be more intentional about what goes inside them.