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 Clearing the Clutter, Healing the Heart 


Lighten Up Organizing

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 Clearing the Clutter, Healing the Heart 


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Specializing in Trauma-Informed Decluttering

Helping You Reclaim Your Space and Peace of Mind

 At Lighten Up Organizing, we go beyond tidying up—we address the emotional challenges that come with clutter. Many of our clients have experienced trauma, grief, or life transitions that have made it difficult to maintain an organized home. Wendy Stone specializes in working through the underlying causes of clutter, helping clients not only clear their space but also regain control over their lives. 

Decluttering with a Mental Health Approach

 

For many, clutter isn’t just about “too much stuff”—it’s deeply tied to personal experiences, emotional struggles, or past trauma. Wendy takes a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to organizing, helping clients:


✔ Work through the emotional challenges tied to their belongings.
✔ Develop healthy habits to maintain an organized space.
✔ Regain a sense of calm, control, and confidence in their homes.
✔ Overcome past cycles of clutter and create lasting change. 

A Story of Transformation – Hoarders Canada Success

 While working with Hoarders Canada, Wendy helped a client whose family and friends believed she would never be able to maintain an organized space due to past struggles. However, Wendy’s trauma-informed approach made a lasting impact.


💡 Two years later, this client still has a functional, clutter-free home. Unlike others on the show, she was the only participant who continued to thrive in an organized space. Thanks to Wendy’s guidance, her family can now eat together at the dining table, the children can invite friends over without stress, and their home remains a place of comfort and connection.


This is just one of many success stories demonstrating how Wendy’s unique approach truly transforms lives—not just spaces. 

is clutter holding you back?

Mission Statement

Assess Your Clutter Challenges

Assess Your Clutter Challenges

Lighten Up provides professional decluttering, organizing, and cleaning services so you can enjoy being at home or in your office space. Do you struggle to balance life commitments and keeping your place organized and clean? Are you frazzled by the clutter in your home or office space? Or, perhaps you suffer from the stress of hoarding be

Lighten Up provides professional decluttering, organizing, and cleaning services so you can enjoy being at home or in your office space. Do you struggle to balance life commitments and keeping your place organized and clean? Are you frazzled by the clutter in your home or office space? Or, perhaps you suffer from the stress of hoarding behavior?  Let Lighten Up transform your personal or office space into an organized space.

Assess Your Clutter Challenges

Assess Your Clutter Challenges

Assess Your Clutter Challenges

 

  1. Clutter prevents us from living in the present.
  2. Clutter makes us lose sight of what truly matters.
  3. Clutter deprives us of genuine value.
  4. Clutter invades our space.
  5. Clutter consumes our time.
  6. Clutter takes over our lives.
  7. Clutter strains our relationships.
  8. Clutter robs us of peace of mind.
  9. Clutter diminishes our spiritual well-being.
  10. Ultimately, c

 

  1. Clutter prevents us from living in the present.
  2. Clutter makes us lose sight of what truly matters.
  3. Clutter deprives us of genuine value.
  4. Clutter invades our space.
  5. Clutter consumes our time.
  6. Clutter takes over our lives.
  7. Clutter strains our relationships.
  8. Clutter robs us of peace of mind.
  9. Clutter diminishes our spiritual well-being.
  10. Ultimately, clutter makes us forget what's truly important.


Take Action:
If you answered "yes" to any of these, it's time to take action. Call us for a free assessment. We offer personalized services both in-person and online, so no matter where you are in the world, we can help you reclaim your space and peace of mind.

Lighten Up and Brighten Up!

Assess Your Clutter Challenges

Lighten Up and Brighten Up!

 

Local Services:
Lighten Up Organizing & Cleaning proudly serves Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, and the Valley with in-person services.


Virtual Services Nationwide:
We offer decluttering and organizing services virtually across Canada. Our unique virtual sessions via Zoom allow us to guide you through the process of decluttering a

 

Local Services:
Lighten Up Organizing & Cleaning proudly serves Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, and the Valley with in-person services.


Virtual Services Nationwide:
We offer decluttering and organizing services virtually across Canada. Our unique virtual sessions via Zoom allow us to guide you through the process of decluttering and organizing your space for maximum efficiency and satisfaction. If you need help moving items, you can have a friend or family member assist while we provide step-by-step instructions to free up your space.


Global Reach:
No matter where you are in the world, our virtual services can help you achieve a clutter-free, organized space. Experience the benefits of a well-organized home or office, and let us help you lighten up and brighten up your life.

service packages and workshops

 Our Services – Helping You Move Forward 


 At Lighten Up Organizing, we understand that clutter is often more than just “stuff”—it can be deeply connected to trauma, grief, mental health struggles, or major life transitions. Wendy Stone’s education and experience enable her to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support to help clients work through the emotional challenges that contribute to clutter.


Wendy specializes in coaching and hands-on organizing for individuals struggling with:
✔ Depression & Anxiety
✔ ADHD & Executive Dysfunction
✔ PTSD & Trauma-Related Clutter
✔ Brain Injury & Cognitive Challenges
✔ Hoarding & Chronic Disorganization


With a judgment-free and supportive approach, we work together to help reclaim your space and your well-being. 

Decluttering & Organizing Services

  ✔ Clutter Begone – Assistance in sorting and decluttering items, preparing for removal, donation, or disposal. (Client must be present. Also available virtually.) Minimum: 2 hours
✔ Organize & Shine – Helping you organize and place items in their designated areas for a functional, streamlined space. (Client must be present. Also available virtually.) Minimum: 2 hours
✔ Trauma-Informed Decluttering – Compassionate support for those struggling with clutter due to past experiences or trauma, helping to create lasting change.
✔ Paperwork & Office Organization – Reduce the feeling of being overwhelmed with structured systems to keep paperwork organized and manageable.
✔ Downsizing & Life Transitions – Support for seniors, empty nesters, or those adjusting after a major life change.
✔ Virtual Organizing – Expert guidance from anywhere in the world via Zoom, tailored to your needs.

Workshops & Speaking Engagements

 Available In-Person & Virtually via Zoom


✔ Designed for individuals struggling with clutter or disorganization.
✔ Step-by-step guidance on how to declutter and maintain an organized space.
✔ Customizable systems and solutions tailored to each participant’s unique needs.
✔ Perfect for businesses, community groups, or individuals looking for expert advice on sustainable decluttering. 

About Us

I’m Wendy Stone, owner of Lighten Up Organizing, which opened in February 2018. I understand how much clutter in our homes can affect our well being. I have been decluttering and organizing for the last 25 years for business associates, friends, and family. I have a BA in Sociology & Psychology and a  Human Services Counselling Diploma from NSCC. I have worked with various shelter programs between the Annapolis Valley and within the HRM as well as private business.


My education and experience enables me to provide support for the trauma people feel that has led to the clutter in their home. I provide coaching to assist effectively and compassionately  deal with clients who may suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, brain injury, and hoarding. I provide people with support and tips who suffer from chronic disorganization. I can also assist individuals working through the grief process whether its decluttering due to a loved one passing away or needing to move to a smaller space as there are negative emotions attached to this process. I can help them cope with the decluttering process and ensure that their precious items are organized to their satisfaction. Helping them understand how to stay organized - which will reduce their stress levels. I am glad to help individuals to transform their space of chaos back into their space of peace. Somewhere they can bring their friends and family.


In 2023, I had the opportunity to work for Hoarders Canada on one of their episodes, to support a family who needed help decluttering and reorganizing their home. It was such a success.

We are thrilled to introduce our new team member, Megan. 


Megan is a highly experienced and energetic professional who brings a wealth of expertise to Lighten Up Organizing. She connects well with people, always bringing a big heart and a very kind demeanor to her work. Megan's ability to understand and empathize with clients' needs makes her an invaluable addition to our team. Extremely professional and dedicated, Megan is committed to helping our clients transform their spaces and enhance their well-being. We are excited to have her on board and know she will make a significant impact on the lives of those we serve. 

About Lighten Up Organizing

Our Accomplishments

Our Team: Supporting You Through Trauma and Clutter

Service's we provide

Lighten Up has had some articles published and been interviewed about the effects of clutter.


1 - Saltwire newspaper - Professional organizer hailing from Kentville helps clients clear away clutter and stress by Heather Killin posted March 4, 2020.

2 - Saltwire newspaper - After the holidays ideal time to declutter, organize by Desiree Anst

Lighten Up has had some articles published and been interviewed about the effects of clutter.


1 - Saltwire newspaper - Professional organizer hailing from Kentville helps clients clear away clutter and stress by Heather Killin posted March 4, 2020.

2 - Saltwire newspaper - After the holidays ideal time to declutter, organize by Desiree Anstey posted Dec 7, 2020.

3 - ADDvocacy  - Interview by Owner Keith Gelhorn, on YouTube labeled Wendy Stone - Owner, Lighten Up Organizing & Cleaning - Addvocacy, posted Nov 30, 2022.

4 - CBC Radio News - Reporter Blair - Location on Columnists from CBC Radio - Could limiting your wardrobe be the next fashion trend? Posted May 13, 2023.

5 - Hoarders Canada - Wendy was part of a crew who worked on Hoarders Canada assisting with the decluttering, organizing, and cleaning of the clients home. Episode posted January 22, 2024 on the Makeful YouTube channel.

Service's we provide

Our Team: Supporting You Through Trauma and Clutter

Service's we provide

Let Lighten Up help you Brighten Up your space!

Could one of these describe your situation? :

  • We can support someone who suffers from Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Brain Injury, or Hording, by providing coping techniques in dealing with clutter and cleaning your personal or office space.
  • Assisting with the grief process, sorting and dispe

Let Lighten Up help you Brighten Up your space!

Could one of these describe your situation? :

  • We can support someone who suffers from Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, PTSD, Brain Injury, or Hording, by providing coping techniques in dealing with clutter and cleaning your personal or office space.
  • Assisting with the grief process, sorting and dispensing of personal items after the loss of a loved one (Death Cleaning).
  • A Senior in transition to a new lifestyle who needs to simplify their living space, downsizing.
  • Assistance with decluttering & organizing ideas for combined/blended households.
  • Assistance in streamlining your move, packing boxes, and cleaning the space once moved out.
  • Assistance in organizing a new home, helping with the move in process.
  • Providing a filing system for paperwork and computer files.
  • Workshops on decluttering and organizing, providing tips and solutions for how to declutter and solutions for storage.

Our Team: Supporting You Through Trauma and Clutter

Our Team: Supporting You Through Trauma and Clutter

Our Team: Supporting You Through Trauma and Clutter

 

At Lighten Up Organizing, our team consists of professionals with counseling degrees and extensive experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, brain injury, and hoarding.


Understanding Trauma and Clutter:
We recognize that trauma often underlies the accumulation of clutter. 

 

At Lighten Up Organizing, our team consists of professionals with counseling degrees and extensive experience working with individuals facing mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, brain injury, and hoarding.


Understanding Trauma and Clutter:
We recognize that trauma often underlies the accumulation of clutter. Our holistic approach addresses not only the physical clutter but also the emotional reasons behind it. We help you understand that keeping memories of loved ones, special trips, and meaningful relationships doesn't require holding onto overwhelming amounts of stuff.


Creating a Safe and Functional Space:
Our goal is to help you retain precious memories without the burden of excessive belongings, which can pose fire hazards and attract pests. By decluttering, we help you create a safe, functional, and peaceful environment.


Dedicated and Compassionate Support:
Our team is passionate about helping you reclaim your space and improve your quality of life. We are committed to providing top-notch service and delivering results that exceed your expectations. Let us support you in taking back your space for yourself.

TESTIMONIALS

Robert Before

Bernadette Before

Robert Before

 Robert –   I was so pleased by the experience of Wendy and her business. They helped me organize and clean my place. The result made my place to be functional and more welcoming environment. One thing I did like was her attention to detail.  

Lora Before

Bernadette Before

Robert Before

Lora –   Best Cleaning/organizing experience of my life. I struggle with this and it has become a problem in my life. Wendy helped in a way I never knew possible. Helping guide me while decluttered. Supporting ,e as I became overwhelmed by this task. I never felt judged or criticized.

Bernadette Before

Bernadette Before

Bernadette Before

Bernadette -   HRM folks! Check out some amazing work by Miss Wendy! When we were moving, I felt completely overwhelmed with the thought of packing up our 4 bedroom house and double garage. Wendy could see I was struggling. She helped calm me down and got me to focus on smaller jobs. We couldn’t have done it without you Wendy!! Thanks so much for your encouragement, patience and support. 

Robert After

Bernadette After

Bernadette Before

Robert –   I found the experience to be friendly but business like. I would without hesitation recommend Wendy and her business and would very much use her services in the future. Thank you!

Sincerely Robert Leek MAED, MED RCT-C

Lora After

Bernadette After

Bernadette After

Lora –   I highly recommend this company Lighten Up Organizing and truly encourage you to use this service if you struggle with cleaning and organizing. A++

Bernadette After

Bernadette After

Bernadette After

Burnadette –   Are you overwhelmed with the clutter in your basement, contact Wendy with Lighten Up Organizing and Cleaning to Lighten Up your space! 

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    Lighten Up Organizing & Cleaning

    Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

    (902) 410-6121

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    Mon

    09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

    Tue

    09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

    Wed

    09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

    Thu

    09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

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    09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

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    By Appointment

    Sun

    By Appointment

    Evening and weekends: Can be booked for larger jobs if needed


    For virtual Decluttering & Organizing, hours may vary depending on clients location across Canada


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