In the busy suburban landscape of Maple Grove and the wider Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, many homeowners find themselves caught in a cycle of "shoulds." They feel they should be able to keep up with the laundry, they should have a Pinterest-perfect pantry, and they should be able to get organized on their own. Missi McKown, the founder of Clear Spaces Organizing MN, is on a mission to dismantle those expectations. She believes that your home is not a reflection of your worth, but a place that should support your well-being. By focusing on kindness first and organizing second, Missi helps her clients move from a place of shame to a place of genuine peace.

Missi’s journey into the world of professional organizing began in her own home. After twenty years in the corporate world, she discovered the profound freedom that comes from decluttering. Today, she uses that experience to help others who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or simply tired of living around their belongings.

A "Neuro-Spicy" Team for Unique Brains

One of the most powerful features of Clear Spaces Organizing is its deep understanding of neurodiversity. Missi herself lives with ADHD, and about half of her team identifies as neuro-diverse (or "neuro-spicy," as they fondly prefer). They speak the language of ADHD, AuDHD, anxiety, and depression fluently. This is not a team that will walk into your home and demand a "standard" way of doing things. Instead, they do a deep dive into questions to understand exactly how your brain processes information and uses space. By partnering with your natural tendencies rather than fighting them, they create systems that are actually maintainable long after the team leaves.

Organizing Through Grief and Loss

Life is full of seasons that bring us to our knees, and grief is one of the most difficult transitions to organize through. Missi has a deeply personal relationship with loss, having navigated the deaths of several close family members, including her brother. This lived experience has given her a unique specialty in Grief Organizing. She acts as a tender-hearted guide for clients who are faced with the monumental task of sorting through a loved one's estate or simply trying to manage their own household while in the fog of mourning. She provides the steady, compassionate presence needed to honor the past while making room for the future.

The Science of a Clear Space

Missi often speaks about the strong connection between our physical environment and our mental health. It is a biological fact: visual clutter releases the stress hormone cortisol. When your counters are buried in paper, and your closets are overflowing, your brain is in a constant state of "high alert." Clear Spaces Organizing focuses on "self-care for the home." By clearing the visual noise, they help lower stress levels, improve sleep quality, and increase daily motivation. The goal is to turn your home into an oasis where your mind can finally find the same clarity as your surroundings.

The Ultimate Client Perk: Donation Haul-Away

One of the biggest hurdles in any decluttering project is actually getting the items out of the house. We have all had that "donation pile" that sits in the trunk of the car or the corner of the garage for months. A client-favorite feature of working with Clear Spaces is their Donation Haul-Away service. At the end of every organizing day, the team takes your unwanted items with them, ensuring that the progress you made is final. This small but significant detail is part of Missi’s commitment to making the process as simple and stress-free as possible.