The Clutter Coach

Specialties

The Clutter Coach specializes in hands-​on decluttering and organizing with individuals in their homes and offices. The owner (and sole employee) strives to help people lower their stress levels and simplify their lives by helping them gain more control over their household and business environments.

History

Established in 1996.

When Barbara, the owner, was planning a move to the west suburbs of Chicago, she thought about what she wanted to do career-​wise once she was there. Barbara realized that she loved organizing, and wondered if she could help others get organized. She soon discovered that professional organizing was a relatively new, but established, career field. Barbara launched her business and became a member of The National Association of Professional Organizers in 1996, and has been busy helping people ever since.

Meet the Business Owner

Barbara T.

Business Owner

Barbara grew up in Tempe, AZ. In 1992, she received a B degree in social psychology with a minor in art history from Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA. After moving back to AZ, Barbara studied interior design and drafting in Scottsdale. She also worked at a fine art gallery and an office furniture company, both in Phoenix. In June of 1996, Barbara moved to Warrenville, Illinois after getting married. In July of 1996, she started a professional organizing business, called The Clutter Coach. She is now based in Wheaton and is raising two boys. Barbara has received a good deal of media exposure, including radio interviews and newspaper articles written both by her and about her business. She is the author of the booklet «36 Home Organizing Ideas for Your Family Around the Year,» as well as three organizing articles on eHow​.com. Barbara is a member of the National Association of Professional Organizers, and is active in the Chicago chapter.