space / shift

simplify

home

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mind

organize

about space /shift

Let us help you organize!

We help people deal with their belongings, their baggage…their stuff. We help declutter and organize not only homes and offices, but also thoughts and patterns that lead to disorganization and overwhelm. Habit shifting takes practice and we work with you to build methods that work for the long term. Our approach to meet scattered homes and minds is rooted in gentleness and compassion.

Are you stressed about your stuff? We strive to make big changes in small, sweet steps. Worried about being judged about the state of your space? Trust us, we’ve seen it all and remain non-judgemental. Ready to receive support for living a new, more streamlined version of your life? We’re here. Let’s shift your space(s)

space / shift specializes in dealing with and preparing for death, moving, and other big changes — as well as working with folks with various neurodivergence / of all abilities.

clarify / sort / redistribute / design / implement

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clarify / sort / redistribute / design / implement ·

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home & office caretakers

tending to the seen / tending to the unseen

offerings

Tending to the Seen :

Multi-Day Intensive

Three+ consecutive days of in-person energy work, decluttering, and organizing for large-scale organizing projects such as senior downsizing, moves, multi-generational merging, and garage and basement overhauls.

Multi-Month Program

An in-person, multi-month decluttering and organizing journey that transforms cluttered spaces into functional environments with personalized methods designed for lasting success.

Death Processing / Preparedness

A pre- and/or post-death project management of information and possessions to make passing more manageable for those transitioning and those left behind.

Revisit + Sustain

Ongoing support for clients who undergo the Multi-Day Intensive and/or Multi-Month Program. No matter how perfect the system, our lives and spaces will change and need to adjust or reset our practices!

Tending to the Unseen :

Foundations

3+ sessions, online or in person, to build your capacity for confident decision making. We weave these practices in to all of the above offerings, more or less depending on your personalized needs. This energetic work is supplementary and foundation at once - recommended to expand and anchor our physical work together - and part of how our unique approach and practice have evolved.

Consulting :

Hourly consulting for those seeking quick, personalized advice on organizing.

*Consulting, Tending to the Unseen, and Death Project Manager can all be virtual, although we have had success with virtual sessions for all of the above, depending on the client’s needs and capacity.

For in-person work, we are based in Ypsilanti and Chicago. We also love to travel and can work to make a plan for your needs, budget and location - so don’t hesitate to reach out where ever you are in life and in this journey of shifting your space.

simplify / play & heal // simplify / play & heal

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simplify / play & heal // simplify / play & heal ·

areas of expertise

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    Decluttering

    Gather
    Categorize
    Give/find homes

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    Decision Making

    Discernment
    Celebration
    Clarity + Confidence

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    Downsizing + Moving

    Preparing for / dealing with death
    Caring by having less
    Right-sizing / personalized edits

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    Grief work

    Tenderness + patience
    Peace + rage
    Space to be witnessed

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    Organizing

    Understanding habits
    Adapting mindsets
    Creating/refining systems

  • My room used to look like everything. I wanted it to be organized that you could move around easily and so I could move around easily. When I came in my room to get one of my toys, I was like "how?" I try to clean it up but I don't know where to put stuff. The only other person [besides Celeste] I would want to organize my room is Mr. Beast. 

    Theo, age 7

  • Erica is patient, flexible, kind, and they deliver exactly what they say they will (and maybe some additional stuff you didn’t know you needed)! What sets them apart is who they are as a person. Erica shows up consistently for me as a calm buoy of support when I am drowning in the nebulous seas of procrastination and executive dysfunction. If you are in need of gentle & grounded guidance mixed with a diligent & principled task master - Erica is THE ONE.


    Rose Carver, performer & professional

  • my studio was so messy and disorganized that it was unusable. i was ashamed and overwhelmed and lost. erica approached my situation with the compassion, patience, and sensitivity that i needed to feel safe and calm. we untangled the mess together while they taught me personalized strategies to stay organized and connected with my environment. now im using my studio again

    Becca Simmons, illustrator

  • Words cannot describe how Erica and space / shift has helped me and my family but I will give it a try! Erica is very approachable, understanding, and realistic when it comes to organizing. I was worried a professional organizer would force me to function a certain way in my home, but Erica always meets me where I’m at and finds unique solutions that actually work for me and my family. Life has run a lot smoother since I started working with Erica and I would recommend them to anyone who feels overwhelmed with clutter!

    Marissa, Entrepreneur & Mom

  • Erica has been a great help in organizing my apartment and reducing my stress, but even more importantly they are someone I can trust to be nonjudgmental about my space. Being so messy and cluttered, I don’t let a lot of people I don’t know into my home, but Erica has been very understanding and encouraging. I am so grateful to have found them!

    Tessa W, Chicago

  • Erica has been extremely valuable to me as an organizational aide…They have a natural understanding of the importance of different sets of objects (for reflective, artistic, or pragmatic purposes) and they sort / organize / tidy them accordingly. Their ability to flexibly transition from considering values to accomplishing practical tasks is very grounding. On top of all that, Erica's presence is soothing and personal, as they are funny, compassionate and well-versed in spiritual topics like ancestral work, trauma, spiritual mediumship, energy and astrology. I find this helps us discuss the mechanics of my space & daily habits with ease. I highly recommend Erica's business to any neurodiverse or spiritually centered people who need help having a more organized home.

    Kat Steih, musician & professional

design / implement supportive systems aligned with your values.

Frequently asked questions

  • We generally recommend a minimum of three sessions, and can provide a more detailed quote for your specific goals and space(s) after a consultation call.

  • Our hourly rate is a sliding scale of $50-80/hr. For more information about how to determine where you land on this sliding scale please see Worts & Cunning’s green bottle model. Personalized quotes are one result of our complimentary consultation, so schedule now if you’re ready to go but not clear on the cost for you and your project. We are happy to design a pace and pricing structure that works for your budget.

    We also dedicate monthly time to work with folks who are financially limited on a sliding scale model from $0-30/hr, so please be sure to let us know (no proof/explanation needed) and we can see about making time and finding a price that works for you!

  • We’ve got a wide array of resources in the form of organizations and direct mutual aid networks to rehome items with more life to live. We are happy to do this for you, as an extension of your sessions (charged time) and/or to share more specific ways to donate/give your things to their next life.
    We are also connected to artists and creative reuse organizations and folks like us who understand some things that might be ‘trash’ to others are treasures or otherwise valuable reusable materials to many. We work to ensure as little goes to the landfill as possible!

  • We are an inclusive, LGBTQ+ identifying and affirming practice. As neurodivergent ourselves, relating to each unique situation, person, and clarifying expectations and preferences is central to how this work works.
    This practice is inclusive and affirming for everyone, and we welcome you to share your needs and preferences for accommodation in advance or as things emerge in order to help you feel comfortable with us. Again, developing this knowledge and building trust in small sweet steps is a key component of our approach and way of offering this work.

Ready to start shifting your space?

Not sure where to start / have questions? Reach out!

Celeste & Erica at Queer Creek, OH