When I was a college freshman, my professor, Dr. George Cliette, told our class not to self-diagnose as we read our psychology books. The reason? He said it would be easy to find ourselves with symptoms of every psychological disorder in the DSM (that was the version way back then-I think). Skip ahead many, many moons and I still hear his voice each time I read about a psychological disorder. I don't think it's a secret that I am not a fan of dirt, grime and germs in general. So it was a hoot (yes, I used the word "hoot") to have this conversation with a colleague and arrive at the same conclusion. Neither of us considers ourselves mysophobic (Dictionary.com defines mysophobic (adjective) as an abnormal fear of or distaste for uncleanliness or contamination). The words of Dr. Cliette echoed in my head, but we decided that we would venture to claim that we were more "germ aware" than abnormally fearful (SMILE). It's ironic that my passion requires me, at times, to encounter situations that would make you want to don a biohazard suit and a gas mask, but I still love that part of my chosen field of work. Yes, I am a fan of hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, and I love to clean. But germaphobic or mysophobic-not; I'm just highly germ aware!! What about you?
Dr. DClutter™
About Me
- Dr. DClutter™
- Washington, DC, United States
- I am Dr. Darnita L. Payden, Executive Director/Owner of Dr. DClutter™ Life Management, a division of PreciousOnes™ LLC. I have a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and over 20 years of experience working to help clients discover their strengths and talents. Having worked as a therapist, college professor, grief specialist and trainer, I have encountered in my journey many of the issues my clients may face. I have a sincere desire to help you find clarity, organization and independence in your life and environments. I know that life can be hectic, but I desire to help my clients bring as much order, peace and enjoyment back into their lives as is possible. What separates me from the norm? I focus on the client from a holistic perspective. I realize that most people desire a functional and an organized life, but may simply need support, understanding and information about why they have the habits or tendencies that have led to disorganization. I do not perform “quick fixes” or provide “one-size-fits-all” guidance, but I strive to provide strategies to my clients that will be life changing and useful for a lifetime. Dr. DClutter™ is a name well earned!!
Four Benefits of Organization
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