With over a decade of specialized experience, I’m on a mission to overcome stigma, restore families, empower organizations, and strengthen communities using my proven method: SHiFT®.
I teach, speak, and consult to spark real change for people affected by chronic disorganization. My work is rooted in creating a world where they feel seen, supported, and empowered to transform their environments and lives.
The Hoarding Expert
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Hoarding Disorder is on The Rise.
Up to 6% of the population is estimated to have hoarding disorder – that’s roughly 1 in 20 people
Whether it's chronic disorganization, extreme clutter or hoarding disorder – the stats speak for themselves.
50-70% of people with hoarding disorder have a co-occurring mental health condition like depression, anxiety, or ADHD
Up to 70-80% of individuals who undergo forced cleanouts relapse – returning to previous levels of clutter within months
Municipalities and housing authorities often spend tens of thousands of dollars per case when forced cleanouts, repairs, or code enforcement are required
Developed through 12+ years of hands-on experience, SHiFT® is Jen’s trauma-informed, method designed to help people navigate hoarding disorder, extreme clutter & chronic disorganization.
SHiFT® is more than a method – it’s a mindset.
The power of SHiFT® lies in its ability to create meaningful, lasting change by addressing both the emotional roots and the physical reality of disorganization. It’s not just about tidying up—it’s about transforming how people see themselves, their space, and their sense of control.
SHiFT® empowers individuals to move from overwhelm to action, from shame to self-compassion, and from chaos to clarity.
Whether you are a therapist, lawyer, family member, or conference organizer – this method helps you understand hoarding behavior and extreme clutter on a deeper level so that you can show up for your clients, patients, loved ones & colleagues with better communication and increased awareness.
A Revolutionary Approach
Traditional approaches to hoarding disorder and extreme clutter are failing –– But WE can do better!
a better way...
Chronic disorganization and extreme clutter can slowly strip away one of our most vital human needs: connection. The Social component of the SHiFT® Method is about gently guiding clients back to a life where connection, community, and self-expression are possible again.
A cluttered home can pose serious risks to one’s health and well-being. Oftentimes a clean home (and kitchen) is the fresh start needed to encourage healthier meals, meal planning, and better lifestyle choices.
At the heart of this work is a shift in mindset. We guide clients toward self-compassion and mental wellness, helping them release harmful patterns, rewrite their inner dialogue, and believe they are worthy of a peaceful, functional space.
Chronic disorganization often leads to financial stress—missed bills, overbuying, or struggling with letting go due to the “value” of items. We bring awareness and structure to spending habits, and help clients make empowered, informed buying decisions.
Time blindness and disorganized routines are common with chronic disorganization. The SHiFT® Method helps individuals create realistic schedules, establish structure, and learn how to manage their time in a way that supports—not sabotages—their progress.
The SHiFT® Method is a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that addresses the core life domains impacted by chronic disorganization. Each letter represents an essential area that, when addressed with care and intention, helps clients reclaim control, confidence, and clarity.
KIND WORDS
I really liked your presentation for the Institute for Challenging Disorganization®! I'm so glad that someone else is actually listening to clients and engaging with them – being kind and open.
Laura, Professional Organizer
Thank you for being such an inspiration…
She knows how to listen to her clients’ needs and fears! Jen is the only one of the three organizers I’ve hired who is competent to work with the chronically disorganized, elders, and those with ADHD or brain injury.
Alexandra, Past Client
Jen is empathetic and compassionate.
While some organization companies organize for you and leave, the SHiFT® Method goes deeper.
Individuals have a relationship with their belongings and that relationship affects their life.
SHiFT® teaches people how to work through the emotions like fear and anxiety that often surface throughout the organizing process, and focuses encouraging language, and a slow and steady pace that builds trust and safety.
BECAUSE lasting change requires us to look beyond "the stuff".
Life-Changing Before & After
Transformations
STORIES OF TRANSFORMATIONS
MAKING THE SHiFT®
Jen's debut book, Making The SHiFT®, focuses on the true stories of her clients, and how she has used the SHiFT® Method to overcome chronic disorganization. When the weight of clutter buries social connections, negatively impacts physical health & depletes finances, it's easy to lose sight of your worth + purpose in life. But the SHiFT® Method peels away the layers of dysfunction & clutter.
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Since 2013, I’ve helped people organize their homes and transform their lives, and now I'm partnering with families, organizations and other professionals to share my signature method and expertise.
I partner with individuals and organizations as a subject-matter-expert on hoarding and extreme clutter.
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Real stories and compassionate strategies for navigating chronic disorganization, hoarding disorder, and the hidden layers beneath clutter. Whether you're a professional, a family member, or someone on your own journey—this is where understanding begins.
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