Worth Every Penny I was procrastinating on clearing and organizing my study and my clothes closet. One day, while searching the web for help with an organizer, I found OrganizingWithYou. Pooja spoke with me, and I sent her pictures os the spaces I was overwhelmed with, and she arranged to send someone perfect. In three hours, both the study and the closet were serene. Although it was pricey. I have hired organizers before, but Elaina was sui generis, unique in her understanding. I highly recommend this service. It was indeed organizing not for me, but with me. read more

I found Organizing With You to be very easy to work with. Pooja responded quickly and was very positive and encouraging. Elaina arrived timely. We got right to work. She broke the project down into manageable tasks and eased my sense of overwhelm. Overall, the project is done and I have peace of mind! read more

Organizing With You - After - these shelves were double and triple stacked with books. Elaina and I purged and packed them by category to move or donate. - Home Organization Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I found Organizing With You to be very easy to work with. Pooja responded quickly and was very positive and encouraging. Elaina arrived timely. We got right to work. She broke the project down into manageable tasks and eased my sense of overwhelm. Overall, the project is done and I have peace of mind! read more

Pooja came to our Chicago condo two days after we moved from New York and had her hands fuller than I'd imagine she'd ever had them. Within two sessions, she had wrangled our entire kitchen and our entire wardrobe (his and hers!) into a logical, organized, fool-proof system. Not only did she make our space feel clutter-free, she also infused it with our routine and habits. Our little coffee and tea cupboard now includes little spoons and morning supplements, our pup has his own cabinet that he now patiently waits in front of, tail wagging, for his morning bone, and my wine glasses are immediately accessible whenever I need them. She is thoughtful, intentional, and fun, and takes so much of the stress out of moving. I highly recommend! read more

This was my first time working with an organizing consultant so I didn't know what to expect. Pooja patiently walked me through how the process works and what to expect. I've had an initial session with Elaina and a follow up session with Pooja. The first two sessions have had an enormous impact and as a result, I have a much simplified and better organized kitchen, living room and dining room. I would highly recommend Pooja and Elaina to anyone who needs patient, non-judgmental organizing coaches. Highest rating. read more

It was such a pleasure to work with Pooja. She was immediately and routinely responsive and made herself readily available. She prepared us in advance of our first meeting so that we'd optimize our time together. Our house had flooded, and I was overwhelmed by the task of putting my kitchen back together. Pooja's organizing principles and direction helped me to embark on this task with confidence. Throughout, she was deferential to my particular wants and needs, while offering expertise for functionality and maximizing space. My kitchen is fully functional after a few very productive hours, and it's more usable and inviting than it's ever been. I'm very grateful for her support and guidance. read more

I had a terrific experience working with Pooja. She listened carefully to my organizing needs and helped me tremendously. The room we worked on together was a transformed space afterward. I will definitely reach out to Pooja for future organizing projects because of her creativity and compassionate approach to this work. read more

Pooja helped us optimize every nook and cranny of our kitchen. She was thoughtful and efficient, and the system we implemented together has already made a major impact on the way we feel in our new home. We couldn't be happier with the experience! read more

First time using an organizing service and Pooja is a godsend. My bedroom has always been the epicenter of chaos in my home. Within 4hrs and the amazing skill and assistance from Pooja, not a corner was left untouched. Her rationale behind organizing makes sense and also allowed me to have the "final say" in everything. Her guidance actually made it 100x easier to decide to get rid of so many things. Thirteen bags!! Highly, highly recommend and will be working with Pooja and this business in the future. It was also so helpful to have someone be able to pickup my thirteen bags to donate on the same day!! I cannot say enough great things about Pooja. Great experience. read more

After years of living in the same apartment, a busy job and a fleeting infatuation with kimonos that I no longer wear, my closet was in need of serious weeding.  I couldn't find anything. I got mad in the mornings when I clawed though hangers looking for that shirt or that dress. Tank tops, camisoles and sundresses were stacked atop each other -- all on the same hanger. There were stilettos I hadn't worn since the aughts, boots with broken zippers that I swore I would get fixed -- someday. There were velvet clutches and sequened skirts that I seriously don't know why I bought -- and so much more.  I was ready for some major decluttering. And I knew I needed help.  Enter Pooja and her no-nonsense, slightly tough-love awesomeness. Fueled by a real desire to get rid of lots of stuff, Pooja made the dreaded decluttering job easy and fun. I sipped a little pinot, she played a little booty music and together, we started emptying everything from the closet, top to bottom. There were dresses I wear weekly, button-downs I frankly forgot I had and a pair of black leathery pants that I SWORE I lost long ago. They even fit -- mostly. We went through items one by one, dividing everything into keep, discard and donate piles. Most of the decisions were easy, but when it came to clothing I was on the fence about, she let me take my time and helped me work through tough choices. She allowed me come to my own conclusions by asking questions about why I wanted to keep a shirt of jacket, reasoned with me that I had other dresses, for instance, that were similar or nicer and reminded me that some items were just past their prime, pointing out they were faded or that stain under the arm was never going away.  With her guidance, we sifted through two closets and 10 years worth of collected clothing quickly and without stress.  The downside was that the emptier my closet became, the more my living room began resembling a landfill piled with trash bags of giveaway clothes. My biggest hesitation about working with an organizer was the dread of dealing with all the discarded stuff. I got more overwhelmed with each bag added to the donation pile. I shouldn't have worried. Pooja took care of that as well. After explaining the bags would never fit in my roller-skate-sized car -- and I didn't have the time or energy to make several trips to Goodwill -- she had the solution. With a few taps on her phone, she had a colleague on the line who agreed to cart away everything for a small fee. We were expecting pickup the following morning, yet her hauler-of-stuff was at my door an hour later. I would have paid her double for her quick work in clearing the living room landfill. By the end of the day, the bags was gone and I felt satisfied every time I looked in the closet. Heck -- I even opened the doors a few times just to marvel at the neatly organized sections -- dresses, sweaters and jackets  -- all divided by color. Even if I tried decluttering on my own, the closet still wouldn't look as neat and organized as it does because of Pooja. I gained tons of space, suddenly have a collection of extra hangers and will wear my black leathery pants during my next girl's night. read more

Through the years, we have gathered many items that brought us joy. We have held onto them and as time passed, they lived in our home without paying rent! We knew it was time to evict them! During my first phone call with Organizing With You. I spoke directly with Pooja. After our initial conversation, I knew she was meant to work with us. Her calm persona and reassuring tone, let us know that not only would she work with us but she would challenge us to let go and free ourselves of the clutter that lived in our basement. Organizing WITH you literally works WITH you, they do not overshadow you. Pooja helps you think and process your desire to de-clutter. Pooja assigned Elaina to begin the process of decluttering. Elaina entered our home with a peaceful energy that calmed our fears. Although she took control, she was not overwhelming or rude. Her kindness and respect for the items we needed to consider donating was palpable. She offered to donate the items we agree to give away. She followed up with a receipt and email letting us know where they were donated. During the process, Elaina gave us the much needed affirmations that kept us moving forward. We have worked with Eliana on 3 separate occasions, all 3 hour increments. Our basement now has an airiness that has been long overdue. We love the progress and are so proud of the non judgmental, encouraging and beneficial support we have received from Pooja's team. You will love this team. You will be encouraged by this team. You will recommend this team to your friends who need to let go, yet may be fearful of the 'side eye'. You can trust Pooja and Organizing With You. Free yourself of the clutter. Take it from me..... PURGING NEVER FELT SO GOOD! read more

Using Pooja was the best decision I could have made. My house is de-cluttered, I now know where everything is, and have a place where things go! Pooja has helped me exponentially and now I find myself able to focus in my life so much more efficiently, since my space is organized and functional. I love it! It's been a life saver. I have already recommended her and will over and over again. Thank you, Pooja, for everything! read more

I had Organizing with you help me organize and declutter my condo recently. Elaina was on time, very patient and methodical - she quickly helped organize every closet, drawer and pantry. The clutter we had collected over 8 years is all gone. I can't believe I waited this long - Our condo looks spectacular and peaceful. I also appreciated Elaina wearing a mask throughout the visit. I highly recommend Organizing with You. read more

There is nothing better than taking a huge load of stress off of your shoulders. Life gets easier and you're more organized and in the present more. Pooja came and helped me tackle some serious clutter in my house. In three sessions, I had years of clutter removed, and was given the philosophy and ways of a organizing guru. Pooja helped me prioritize and helped me let go of junk that really brought nothing to my life. I have maintained the order that was set, because it is just so easy. I most definitely would recommend Pooja for anyone. I'd especially recommend her for people that have a huge hurdle (large amount Of clutter) to jump over to find the path to a more peaceful, serene, organized life. My children even got into the systems and now their rooms are spotless. Pooja is worth every dollar. You will not be disappointed. read more

Turning my mess into a masterpiece. I was overwhelmed and desperate for a head start in organizing my spare bedroom. I came across Organizing with You website and I was impressed how straightforward their process was with transparent pricing. Pooja was very kind and thoughtful throughout our initial phone conversation. I am very happy with my end results and would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking to have their home organized well. read more

Pooja helped me more in my first three hours with her than I was able to do by myself in three years! I had anxiety about the clutter in my house and I researched several organizers and what stood out to me on her website was that she mentioned "special needs" such as chronic disorganization, life transition, adhd, etc. Although I don't have adhd, I have always struggled with organization and we moved to a new larger home three years ago. I thought it would be easy to organize in a larger home, but it was intimidating and downright stifling. Pooja and I talked on the phone. I was open with her about my thoughts and my struggles and showed her pictures of my space. I highly recommend telling her what is in your mind so she knows what your specific struggles and needs are. She arrived and we dove right in. I was slow and anxious at first, but she had the perfect balance of leading the process but kindness when I had a hard time. After about the first two hours, I could not believe that so much of the clutter I was anxious about for three years was done! Poof! Stuff either went in a donate box, a trash bag, or was put away in the spot in the house it belonged in. I honestly can not say enough about Pooja and the progress we made in my home! I had an organizer come to my house several years before and I told that person which room I needed help in, but she immediately went to other rooms and started saying what she wanted to re-do. I told that organizer that those spots didn't cause me anxiety, I only needed her help certain spots. That was a turn-off and Pooja did not do that. She basically said she was not there to fix what wasn't broke, she was there to help ME with the areas I needed help with. I really appreciated that. One thing that Pooja did was at the end of each session, she made a list of "homework" for me and I had to do those steps before our next visit. This was the direction I needed. Then I reported to her my progress with each homework step. I never knew what to do before on my own, so I needed her direction and instructions. A friend of mine hired an organizer once and that person was slow and had no real method and my friend thought it was a waste of money. I am telling you, every dollar I paid to have Pooja come was worth every penny! She has the perfect balance of guiding, directing, and firmness, but also understanding. She didn't "make" me get rid of stuff I didn't want to, but she encouraged me to part with some stuff when she could tell I didn't really know why I was keeping it. I am not rich by any means, and I know some people think organizers are a waste of money. Well, they are if they don't do it right. But with the anxiety my clutter was causing me, I couldn't afford NOT to have Pooja come. I would recommend her to anyone. It's scary to choose an organizer because you don't want someone coming in and taking longer just to get more money, or worse, not doing any progress at all and wasting your time and money. Those were my fears when searching for an organizer, but Pooja was neither of those. Simply put, my husband and I say hiring her was one of the best things we've ever done. Thank you, Pooja! :) read more

I had a relative who was in dire need of assistance with decluttering, getting organized, and goal setting. Thank God for Organizing With You! Poojah came in and assisted her getting her life in order. By using a method of 'compassionate yet firm' organizing, Poojah helped her realize she wanted to move into a new place, and by walking with her through the process, she has! While recognizing the importance of empowering her clients, Organizing With You helps give its clients the tools to face their fears to improve their quality of life. What could be more important than that? I do not write many reviews on here, but this one was well deserved. While I am skilled at many things (including organizing), dealing with family can be a difficult task, and one that we are not all able to deal with. I'd like to thank Organizing With You for helping out someone I care for who was in need, and helping me in the process. read more

I was in desperate need of a closet overhaul, feeling paralyzed by the clutter. I found Pooja & Organizing With You, read her reviews & finally decided to take the plunge. She followed up with me almost immediately, scheduled a session right away, to seize the momentum. We've done 3 sessions & my closets are now manageable & accessible. Pooja is so friendly, non-judgmental, able to work amidst the chaos of our house, and extremely efficient. We got a lot done! She kept me focused on the tasks at hand, with homework to complete in between sessions. It was like getting a personal trainer for organization. I now have great organizing skills that I'm implementing throughout the house. On top of it all, I've made a new friend. read more

They did an amazing job organizing my new place. Highly recommended.

Organizing With You company has helped me organize my home over the years. They are the oldest organizing companies in Chicago and have now completed ten years!!! I've had amazing experience engaging their services. Detail oriented, methodical and they organizing in a way which is sustainable and easy to maintain. I would highly recommend Organizing with You! read more

I work from home and needed help turning my laundry room into more of a work space/studio. I have been trying to accomplish this myself for MONTHS, but I would become so overwhelmed I woudn't get anywhere. After a quick assessment of my space, we worked together to create a quick 'plan of attack' and we soon dug in and went right to work. She was very sensitive to time and didn't want to waste a minute. Pooja's process is very organized as well. After viewing pictures of my space, she suggested some items for me to purchase to have on hand during our organizing time...I loved that I had useful items handy, and even ended up returning most of what I purchased because we repurposed items I already owned. She offered helpful ideas and thought processes that I can (and do!) apply to other areas of my living and working spaces to help keep things in check moving forward. I am now able to fill orders quickly and more efficiently. Not only is everything organized, but also placed in a location that is 'smart'. I don't have to take one step to package an item because everything is at arm's length. No more walking from one side of the room to the other, or pulling things out of a box (and never putting it back). Thank you Pooja! read more

Pooja was amazing in not only helping me organize my space but also in motivating me and teaching different techniques in keeping my spaces organized and functional. Her expertise was apparent right away and really worked with me to declutter and make the most of my apartment. I would highly recommend her, everything we did is transferable to new spaces and it was really an investment in future spaces as well. Personally, this service helped to remove the stress from settling into a new place and helped get me set up 10x faster than I would have been doing it on my own. Will def use again as needed!!! read more

I'm so happy with my decision to work with Pooja! From the moment she called me, I felt comfortable talking to her. She is extremely nice and understanding. I've struggled with organization for YEARS. She is helping me rethink the process and create systems that actually work! I'm currently working with her on organizing my bedroom and I have made progress that I previously didn't think was possible. I highly recommend her services for anyone who wants to organize their space or life! It's worth every penny! read more

We had recently moved from a duplex to a single floor unit when I called Organizing with You. I had no idea how to begin tackling all the unpacking, and was paralyzed with the mountains of boxes and stuff everywhere. Thanks to Pooja though, I was able to tackle things little by little with some clear plastic bins, a sharpie, post it notes, and a label maker. She gave very clear instructions and it felt good to go through and do a second purge of things we really didn't need or use...I had thought I got rid of a lot of stuff before we moved! Probably her best advice was get a label maker as I use that thing all the time now! Will definitely be calling her again when we move out of this place so she can help us organize or packing efforts and hopefully the unpacking will be much more manageable! read more

Fantastic job Pooja! I have just started my own virtual assistant business and I felt so uncomfortable in my home office. It was difficult to focus and to find things in my office. I met Pooja at a networking event a few weeks and when she said she was an organizer, I knew we would work together. We worked for two sessions, lasting three hours each and my office looks and most importantly, feels, great! Her drive and determination to get the job done was phenomenal and an example to me that once you decide to do something, stay focused and stick to it! You'll be glad you did. Her advice on keeping my office neat and functional was right on! I now have entries on my calendar to regularly go through my mail bins and filing so that it doesn't ever pile up again! Thanks Pooja! I look forward to working with you again! read more

Working with Pooja was truly a life changing experience! Pooja did not waste any time and began working right away to help my mother and I organize the basement. Our basement is the one room in our house that holds over a decades worth of junk. Old toys, books and so many other items were taking up so much space. Pooja observed the space and quickly came up with a system for us to finally get our space organized. After hours of sorting and deciding what items should be kept, thrown away, or donated, we finally created space to make our basement a place worth spending our time in the future. I strongly recommend working with Organizing With You and taking as much advice from Pooja as possible. The coolest part for me is that Organizing With You offers certificates and I was able to give this service as a present to my mother! If you have a hard time getting rid of old things that you may possibly have an attachment to that you no longer need, Pooja will not beat around the bush and she will work her hardest to make sure that you get rid of all the things you no longer need. Thanks for all of your help Pooja! You have made a huge difference in our lives :-) read more

Pooja came on time and got straight to business. She discussed my goals for a moment and got straight to work. She showed me the process to taking back my own mess and understanding why I have so much clutter. I got upset with the process because I didn't want to let go of the stuff. Pooja showed me how to : 1. Work ONE corner of the room at a time 2.Create a system that maintains order 3. do it myself! I have had some "hoarding relapses", but now I have the TOOLS she gave me to correct my hoarding habit faster. She is genuinely concerned about your overall well being that can lead to lots of mess. It was one of the best purchases I made this year! Joy and Bliss read more

I used Organizing with you when I moved into my new new home. I had them put away and organize all my clothes and shoes (which I had a LOT of), I also had them put away all the items in the kitchen. Upon first contact, I immediately realized they knew what they were doing, this trusted them to put everything away where they felt it made sense. As picky and difficult as I can sometimes, I could not find a single item that was not where it was supposed to be, Not only they are fairly priced, but these ladies move fastttttt. I have used different companies over the years and none of them had the same level of expertise and professionalism. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! read more

What a great idea... Organizing With You helped me to take my boxes and boxes of bills, medical records, receipts, etc from the past (eek) 5 years (?) and shred, sort, and organize everything! I now have a great system set up so that even someone as completely unorganized as me can easily file and sort papers. Pooja was very professional; She contacted me via email with clear pre-visit instructions (what to expect, what supplies I might need), and she arrived on time and was a pleasure to work with. Most importantly she was patient. I was really anxious/nervous about having someone who was clearly an organizational expert come into my mess of a condo. She was completely understanding and did not at any point make me feel embarrassed for my lack of organizational skills. She was here for three very productive hours, which went very quickly. I would definitely recommend this company. Pooja made what felt like a completely unmanageable situation (5 years of crap!), completely manageable... and most importantly, set me up for success in the future. She didn't fix me (I'm still disorganized - some might say 'creative'), but she did teach me some tricks to improve and she DEFINITELY made me much more organized than I was before. It feels great! read more

I am moving and was completely stressed about not only the process of what to get rid of and keep, but how to pack in an organized fashion. I just finished a 4 hour session with Pooja and my stress level went from 10 to 3! She is thoughtful and considerate but also pushes you to discard of what you don't need. Very organized and efficient. I have used Pooja's services many times the last 3 years whether it's for cleaning out clutter in my home or moving, and am always happy I hired her. Sometimes it's just too hard to do yourself, so why not have someone to help? Worth every penny, thanks Pooja! read more

I was really pleased working with this company and Pooja. She truly cares about her clients and she made sure to connect with me, understand my needs and ensured I was happy with the final results. For her, it wasn't about getting paid as much about achieving the goals for her clients. She helped me organize my place, sort through the clutter and also organize my calendar. I feel so much less overwhelmed and feel like I will be able to maintain the systems provided. I highly recommend Organizing With You and will definitely be working with her again soon. read more

I have been procrastinating for a very long time now and after 14 years of living in the same place my husband and I moved decided to make a change. It sounded great until the move began and realized how much stuff we had collect d over the years. It's was quite overwhelming to say the least. Then I decided to make a call and Organizing With You was my first choice. Pooja was very professional and pleasant. Her prompt response to my call and her willing to accommodate me with my hectic schedule made my experience so much better. I have several other projects that Pooja and I will work on. I have told my family and friends how pleased I am with Pooja's professionalism and expertise in home organizing. Thank you Organizing With You! read more

Pooja has been a godsend! My office got out of control a long time ago and I had just been dealing with it. Unfortunately, it was all the while zapping my energy and stifling my business. When I started getting my home ready for the arrival of my first child, I realized that I needed to get control over my office. I wanted it done fast, as stress free as possible and done right! After a couple of session with Pooja, I now have a clean and highly functioning office. I am extremely happy with the results! My files are streamlined and organized and I feel very confident that the systems that we put in place are going to keep my space clutter free. I can now sit at my desk and focus on creating success in my business! read more

So I just had my floors in my house redone as well as some painting. I have to admit that I'm not a very organized person generally, but with the construction work around the house for the past 3 months, it was OUT-OF-CONTROL...yep, the entire house. Introducing Pooja. YAY!!!! In 3 hours we completed 2 rooms and the before and afters are astounding! I highly recommend her services to get anything in order, office, kitchen, bedroom, basement or all of the above. It's amazing because although my entire house needs organizing and we only did 2 rooms, I am well on my way to organizing my entire house. You learn the tips and techniques that will keep the organizational ball rolling. Would I use her services again? YES!!!...except I won't need to because I know what to do and I'm teaching my husband and son what to do to help me! read more

Great job Pooja!

Wonderful and personable!! Pooja worked with me & my families needs and came up with a great functional office/scrapbooking area & play area for my toddler and baby. They love it! She makes it work for you and your personality. Can't thank her enough...I know where to find my pens!! =) read more

This is my first ever review on Yelp. I want to take the time to recommend the Organizing With You service. My case was a little urgent because I was moving out of my place to work overseas. Pooja came in on short notice on a SUNDAY. It was very convenient considering the little amount of time I had. She demonstrated an incredible amount of patience in helping me sort out things and gave me tips to how to keep things more organized in the future. I had such a great experience that I see myself using this service one a year. I would definitely recommend Organizing With You. read more

Pooja is an amazing help when it comes to optimizing space in our home. She's super focused and has great ideas. In a few short hours, we are able to sort through what needs to go, what should stay and how it should be put back in a way that we use it effectively. She has been excellent working with each of my children to sort through their rooms as they transition from play/toy space to study space. Her assistance really helps them take ownership of their organizing. Additionally, she has a great knowledge of resources in the community where we might make donations. Thank you Pooja for all of your help! read more

I just finished my second session with Pooja and I'm exhausted but very happy that we were able to accomplish so much. Pooja is smart, personable, and professional. With her gentle but firm guidance, I've developed a new way of looking at the "stuff" I've accumulated through the years, and it is now far easier to let go. Thank you, Pooja, I'm so glad I found you! read more

I had the good fortune to meet Pooja when she led a 1 hour Dabble class back in 2013. I learned so many valuable organizing strategies in that one hour that I took lots of notes and hired her to help my parents get going on some projects at their house. I have used the ideas from my notes for several years to help make my home and life more organized. One of my favorite things is being able to go right to the things I need without having to search high and low because everything has its place. Another, is knowing what I have so I don't keep buying more of the same things because I've lost track of what I've already got. Last week, Pooja came to my house to help me organize my personal files. She helped me set categories and subcategories that will make my filing system something I can easily maintain and access when I need something. The best part is that now I have an Action Center where all my to-do's, to-reads, and to-follow-up are clearly designated and deadlined instead of slowly getting buried under more and more incoming papers. Do yourself a favor and have Pooja help you get started on some organizing you have been putting off for too long. read more