Ariane Benefit, M.S.Ed. Lotus Bridge / Neat & Simple Living

Helping people get unstuck, get inspired and get results! When you are ready to create a simpler, more peaceful and fulfilling life, I'm here to help. I specialize in working with people with Creative Personality Types, ADHD, self-employed, and anyone who has had long term issues with organizing and time management.

 

For more details, visit www.LotusBridge.com

Normal office hours are Monday through Friday from 9 - 6
Client hours are generally M-F 10 - 3

This schedule allows me to give clients my best energy and completely focus my attention on their needs. Your efforts to fit into these hours will ensure you get the most value out of our time together.

Many clients find time to work with me on lunch hours, or take personal days from work to meet and then work on their projects.

Sometimes, I'm booked 6-8 weeks ahead. If you can't find a time in the next month, call us at 973-826-0660 or email us to see if my Office Manager can put you on the wait list, or find an appt. time.

Thank you so much for your understanding.

We look forward to helping you achieve your dreams of a better life!

Ariane Benefit, Coach
Janet Smith, Office Manager

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Intake Consultation / Needs Assessment
Goal of this session is to help you decide if coaching is right for you, understand your needs, and design a customized coaching plan.

This could also be used a "trial" coaching session.
50 minute $150
Family Member Support Consultation
This service is for people who want guidance on how to help their child, parent, relative, spouse, partner, boss, employer who has ADD, is chronically disorganized or has hoarding difficulties.

You can ask me anything about your situation and I will give you laser-focused information and advice to help you cope with and address your challenge.

Depending on your need, we will discuss what really works to help people with ADD, Clutter, Hoarding and Organizing issues and how to avoid making the situation worse.

I have counseled many family members and Adult Children of Hoarders on how to deal with this incredibly painful situation.
50 minute $150
Premium Laser Consultation Package
If you are looking for input and suggestions to help you make a tough decision, clarify a goal, prioritize projects, get motivated to work on a project, or get advice on a specific client or business related issue.

Ideas for using this service:

- Designing Client Intake and Service procedures to increase your business and streamline administration
- Design Office Layout, Organization, Work Flow, Paper Systems
- Design custom time management, task, project and information systems
- Helping you automate systems to reduce your workload
- Learning how to keep an eye on your business profitability
- Helping you find the right team to delegate to
- Helping you learn to delegate more effectively by clarifying expectations and communicating them clearly, and creating easy followup and accountability systems


Package includes:
- MP3 Recording of your session
- 3 Quick Followup Calls within one Month
- Up to 5 emails within one month

If applicable:
- Review of your photos if applicable
- Review of your documents
- Providing you with sample templates
75 minute $350
Premium Laser Consultation Package
If you are looking for input and suggestions to help you make a tough decision, clarify a goal, prioritize projects, get motivated to work on a project, or get advice on a specific client or business related issue.

Ideas for using this service:

- Designing Client Intake and Service procedures to increase your business and streamline administration
- Design Office Layout, Organization, Work Flow, Paper Systems
- Design custom time management, task, project and information systems
- Helping you automate systems to reduce your workload
- Learning how to keep an eye on your business profitability
- Helping you find the right team to delegate to
- Helping you learn to delegate more effectively by clarifying expectations and communicating them clearly, and creating easy followup and accountability systems


Package includes:
- MP3 Recording of your session
- 3 Quick Followup Calls within one Month
- Up to 5 emails within one month

If applicable:
- Review of your photos if applicable
- Review of your documents
- Providing you with sample templates
105 minute $425
Coaching by Phone
Clients use this to book monthly appts. according to your coaching plan.

Monthly Payments are made via Credit card, Paypal or Check as per agreement.

Thank you!
50 minute Price varies
Coaching by Phone
Clients use this to book monthly appts. according to your coaching plan.

Monthly Payments are made via Credit card, Paypal or Check as per agreement.

Thank you!
20 minute Price varies
Coaching In Your Home / Office
If you would like me to come to your home or office, kindly arrange a half hour or hour Intake consultation first. Thank you!
4 hour Price varies
Coaching In Your Home / Office
If you would like me to come to your home or office, kindly arrange a half hour or hour Intake consultation first. Thank you!
3 hour Price varies
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Intake Consultation / Needs Assessment
Goal of this session is to help you decide if coaching is right for you, understand your needs, and design a customized coaching plan.

This could also be used a "trial" coaching session.
50 minute $150
Family Member Support Consultation
This service is for people who want guidance on how to help their child, parent, relative, spouse, partner, boss, employer who has ADD, is chronically disorganized or has hoarding difficulties.

You can ask me anything about your situation and I will give you laser-focused information and advice to help you cope with and address your challenge.

Depending on your need, we will discuss what really works to help people with ADD, Clutter, Hoarding and Organizing issues and how to avoid making the situation worse.

I have counseled many family members and Adult Children of Hoarders on how to deal with this incredibly painful situation.
50 minute $150
Premium Laser Consultation Package
If you are looking for input and suggestions to help you make a tough decision, clarify a goal, prioritize projects, get motivated to work on a project, or get advice on a specific client or business related issue.

Ideas for using this service:

- Designing Client Intake and Service procedures to increase your business and streamline administration
- Design Office Layout, Organization, Work Flow, Paper Systems
- Design custom time management, task, project and information systems
- Helping you automate systems to reduce your workload
- Learning how to keep an eye on your business profitability
- Helping you find the right team to delegate to
- Helping you learn to delegate more effectively by clarifying expectations and communicating them clearly, and creating easy followup and accountability systems


Package includes:
- MP3 Recording of your session
- 3 Quick Followup Calls within one Month
- Up to 5 emails within one month

If applicable:
- Review of your photos if applicable
- Review of your documents
- Providing you with sample templates
75 minute $350
Premium Laser Consultation Package
If you are looking for input and suggestions to help you make a tough decision, clarify a goal, prioritize projects, get motivated to work on a project, or get advice on a specific client or business related issue.

Ideas for using this service:

- Designing Client Intake and Service procedures to increase your business and streamline administration
- Design Office Layout, Organization, Work Flow, Paper Systems
- Design custom time management, task, project and information systems
- Helping you automate systems to reduce your workload
- Learning how to keep an eye on your business profitability
- Helping you find the right team to delegate to
- Helping you learn to delegate more effectively by clarifying expectations and communicating them clearly, and creating easy followup and accountability systems


Package includes:
- MP3 Recording of your session
- 3 Quick Followup Calls within one Month
- Up to 5 emails within one month

If applicable:
- Review of your photos if applicable
- Review of your documents
- Providing you with sample templates
105 minute $425
Coaching by Phone
Clients use this to book monthly appts. according to your coaching plan.

Monthly Payments are made via Credit card, Paypal or Check as per agreement.

Thank you!
50 minute Price varies
Coaching by Phone
Clients use this to book monthly appts. according to your coaching plan.

Monthly Payments are made via Credit card, Paypal or Check as per agreement.

Thank you!
20 minute Price varies
Coaching In Your Home / Office
If you would like me to come to your home or office, kindly arrange a half hour or hour Intake consultation first. Thank you!
4 hour Price varies
Coaching In Your Home / Office
If you would like me to come to your home or office, kindly arrange a half hour or hour Intake consultation first. Thank you!
3 hour Price varies
Meet Our Staff
Ariane Benefit Book with Ariane
My mission in life is to facilitate people who are "stuck" to thrive in spite of... the challenges life has thrown their way -- such as ADHD or ADD-Like traits, a highly creative personality type, or just feeling "different" from everyone else.

Most of my clients have always felt something was different about them...and have spent a lot of energy trying to fit in or at least not "stick out" too much. It could be that like me, they grew up in a traumatic enviromment, and as a result have chronic recurring feelings of low self-worth, shame, and stress, in spite of all their accomplishments.
Through coaching and education, I help people:

Rediscover self-worth, meaning and purpose in life

Release the shame they feel over things they cannot change about themselves, and find a way to embrace their flaws as well as their strengths.

Change the things they can change. Like learning to let go of the physical and emotional clutter that is holding them back, and getting their lives organized "just enough" so that they can have more of what they really want in life. --Like peace, love, intimate connection with and acceptance from other people, and a sense of satisfaction with life overall.
Education:

Master's Degree in Education including: Adult Learning Psychology, Organizational Training and Development
Certificates from NSGCD in ADD and Chronic Disorganization, Hoarding, Mental Health Issues and 8 others. Certified Process Facilitator, Communication Skills Instructor, Accelerated Learning, NLP, Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, Experienced with PTSD, Addictions

Associations:

National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization (NSGCD)
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
National Association of Professional Organizers, (NAPO)
International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)

Services:

Business Meeting

Coaching In Your Home / Office

Website Review and Coaching for Self-Employed - 2 hour session minimum.

Family Member Support Consultation

Coaching by Phone

Premium Laser Consultation Package

Intake Consultation / Needs Assessment

Business Hours:
Monday 
Closed
Tuesday 
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday 
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday 
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Friday 
Closed
Saturday 
Closed
Sunday 
Closed
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6 reviews of Lotus Bridge, LLC
She rocks the house!!!
5/14/2010
Amanda M says: I just had my first coaching experience with Ariane and it was more than I could have ever expected!!! I've read plenty of books on ADD, organizing with ADD, self-help, I've been to plenty of therapists (who have helped in other areas, just lacking in terms of how ADD affects my life). When I was talking to Ariane, it was almost like she was in my head, all of the "stuff" that I can never explain or get out in words, she identified for me. It was such a relief to know that I'm not crazy or weird and the way that I do things is perfectly ok, in fact, its pretty awesome how I approach life. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!!!!
Got some great insight
5/08/2010
Paula J says: Ariane is so knowledgeable and was able to help me turn a very negative thought I had into something positive by properly explaining to me what it meant. ADD is now referred to in the broader term ADHD. Although I have no problem admitting that my children and I struggle with ADD, I always clarify that none of us have the big "H". Everyone I know sees the "H" as hyperactive activity that is loud, interfering and annoying in all settings. When I said this to Ariane she said of course you have the "H" it is hyperactive brain activity not necessarily all that physical activity. When she properly explained what was meant by the "H" it certainly was a very accurate description and one that I can embrace rather than abhor. She also helped me to see some other very specific things about my feelings and habits that have caused a lot of my clutter problem. My emotional attachment to the 'memories' causes me to cling to things I truly don't need. I am an avid scrapbooker and have recently been able to accomplish ever so much more and it seems like that tied in with my starting to feel ready to 'let go' of some of the stuff that is cluttering my living space and my storage space. Ariane made it all make sense! I can't wait to work with her again!
Motivating and understanding
2/12/2010
Susan S says: I just had my first private coaching session with Ariane. Wow! She is so compassionate & caring and seems to know intuitively where I am coming from. I tend to be negative about myself & my abilities, but Ariane helped me see strengths that I wasn't even aware I had. I think one of the biggest breakthroughs came when she helped me see that I don't have to be perfect or know how to do everything perfectly in order to pursue my dreams and passion. She also helped me see that it IS POSSIBLE to change and that some of my "negative" traits and habits can actually be positive. I look forward to more sessions with her. She is such a motivator and encourager!
Motivating and compassionate
2/03/2010
Gayle R says: I tend to be negative and tell myself that what I do "is not enough" but Ariane is helping me to turn that around and take pleasure in, and give myself credit for small accomplishments. Little successes can lead to bigger success... She is helping me tackle a big clutter clearing project in my basement, with practical tips to motivate me, stay on track, and make decisions. With Ariane's help, I now feel less overwhelmed and more hopeful. That I may actually have the tools to do this! But the best thing about Ariane is her compassion. It makes a huge difference to work with someone who is honest and non-judging, because she has faced many of the same obstacles herself. I have worked with another professional organizer in the past, and there is no comparison to the service and support that Ariane offers.
Grateful
12/09/2009
Injai S says: I asked Ariane to coach me on a very specific task. However, from our work, I soon realized that my reluctance in accomplishing that task was related to my bigger picture of how I handle things in general. I was happy to learn that I actually could change/tweak many components working together in my life for the better. By getting help in one area, other areas became unstuck. Some of the harsh way I view myself, others and situations were challenged and I began to see that my stinkin' thinkin' is old news and holding me back. I can be different. I can feel happy and whole. And there are techniques to do this. It's not just what you were born into. Ariane allowed me to let my guard down to uncover a lot of these false beliefs about myself and my life because she's been there too. There is no judgement. I am getting better because it's possible.
Ariane's coaching was very helpful !
10/27/2009
Susan H says: When I received personal coaching from Ariane on time management recently, she helped me see time management in a new way--one that was very ADD-friendly. After an excellent hour of Ariane's coaching, I am now in the process of re-thinking ways to productively plan my week without being a slave to a daily "To Do" list that often led to my feeling "tied down" or guilty when I couldn't consistently check off all my tasks every day. Since Ariane has been able to successfully deal with her ADD challenges, I knew she would understand my concerns and frustrations with traditional time management principles and could offer a variety of workable solutions for me. Indeed, she did!.
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Recent Reviews
She rocks the house!!!
Amanda M says: 
I just had my first coaching experience with Ariane and it was more than I could have ever expected!!! I've read plenty of books on ADD, organizing with ADD, self-help, I've been to plenty of therapists (who have helped in other areas, just lacking in terms of how ADD affects my life). When I was talking to Ariane, it was almost like she was in my head, all of the "stuff" that I can never explain or get out in words, she identified for me. It was such a relief to know that I'm not crazy or weird and the way that I do things is perfectly ok, in fact, its pretty awesome how I approach life. I would definitely recommend her to anyone!!!!
5/14/2010
Got some great insight
Paula J says: 
Ariane is so knowledgeable and was able to help me turn a very negative thought I had into something positive by properly explaining to me what it meant. ADD is now referred to in the broader term ADHD. Although I have no problem admitting that my children and I struggle with ADD, I always clarify that none of us have the big "H". Everyone I know sees the "H" as hyperactive activity that is loud, interfering and annoying in all settings. When I said this to Ariane she said of course you have the "H" it is hyperactive brain activity not necessarily all that physical activity. When she properly explained what was meant by the "H" it certainly was a very accurate description and one that I can embrace rather than abhor. She also helped me to see some other very specific things about my feelings and habits that have caused a lot of my clutter problem. My emotional attachment to the 'memories' causes me to cling to things I truly don't need. I am an avid scrapbooker and have recently been able to accomplish ever so much more and it seems like that tied in with my starting to feel ready to 'let go' of some of the stuff that is cluttering my living space and my storage space. Ariane made it all make sense! I can't wait to work with her again!
5/08/2010
Motivating and understanding
Susan S says: 
I just had my first private coaching session with Ariane. Wow! She is so compassionate & caring and seems to know intuitively where I am coming from. I tend to be negative about myself & my abilities, but Ariane helped me see strengths that I wasn't even aware I had. I think one of the biggest breakthroughs came when she helped me see that I don't have to be perfect or know how to do everything perfectly in order to pursue my dreams and passion. She also helped me see that it IS POSSIBLE to change and that some of my "negative" traits and habits can actually be positive. I look forward to more sessions with her. She is such a motivator and encourager!
2/12/2010