Capable Hands Maine is a full-service company offering personalized in-home support, efficiency consulting, and systems work—with a human touch. We specialize in helping individuals and families simplify, organize, and manage their spaces and lives with care and competence.

Whether you need help downsizing, organizing, navigating a transition, or just a kind companion to lend a hand, we’re here to support you. From household care to emotional support, no task is too big or too small.

We’re a needs-driven organization—flexible, responsive, and always ready to talk through what support looks like for you.

Let’s lighten the load together.
Reach out by phone or email to schedule your free consultation today.

welcome to
Capable Hands Maine

about Larisa Kantrovitz

I’m Larisa Kantrovitz, owner of Capable Hands Maine. After returning home to Maine in 2014, I discovered my passion for helping people transform their homes and spaces—from overwhelming projects into functional, peaceful environments.
My approach is gentle, authentic, and deeply personal, rooted in the belief that every space should truly support the people who live in it. Along with home organization and transformation, I also find great joy in helping older adults—offering care, companionship, and practical support to make daily life easier and more fulfilling.
Before launching Capable Hands Maine, I spent nearly 30 years with Whole Foods Market, where I developed a love for creating systems and spaces that worked for everyone on my teams. That experience strengthened my appreciation for organization, collaboration, and thoughtful design—values that continue to shape my work today.
Through Capable Hands Maine, I’ve stepped fully into what I love most: helping people lighten their load, reclaim their space, and feel at home again.
I live in North Yarmouth, Maine, with my wife, and we embrace this beautiful state in every season. Whether hiking, skiing, snowboarding, or spending time with family and friends, we’re always finding new ways to enjoy all that Maine has to offer. We’re also excited to be welcoming a new puppy into our family at the end of the year, adding even more joy and adventure to our lives.

testimonials

  • We are deeply grateful to Capable Hands Maine and to Larisa Kantrovitz for the exceptional care, dedication, and compassion they provided to our 90-year-old mother.
    Thanks to Larisa and the services of Capable Hands Maine, our mother was able to remain independent in her own apartment until the end of her life; something that meant the world to her and to our entire family. Larisa’s support went far beyond what we ever could have imagined. She was invaluable in every way from managing my mother’s calendar, accompanying her to appointments, handling day-to-day tasks in her apartment to keep her home safe and comfortable, and simply being there as a trusted, caring presence. Larisa became a dear friend to my mother, and she was truly beloved by her. After our mother’s passing, Larisa continued to help our family with compassion and efficiency, assisting with the many logistics that follow from donating clothing and organizing belongings to helping us close out the household.
    We cannot recommend Capable Hands Maine, and Larisa in particular, highly enough. Their services provided not just practical support, but also peace of mind, friendship, and dignity for our mother in her final years.

    - The Shea Family

  • Risa has guided me through numerous life transitions, helping me clear out and organize clothes and possessions, and gently helping restore a sense of order in the process. Through divorce, raising small children, moving homes, and navigating periods of depression or chaos, her support has been nothing short of transformative over the years. With her rare combination of charisma, compassion, and deep connection, Risa helped me see not only what I was holding onto, but why, and what was ready to be released. Working with her goes far beyond tidying up; it's a process of renewal reaching into matters of the heart and living.

    - Ann G

  • Larisa helped me significantly declutter my home.  She has incredible energy for organization and made lighthearted work of what had seemed to me a daunting project.  Even many months later, my house is more sanctuary than storage space.  And that is all thanks to Larisa's kind help.  Highly recommend

    - Clare B

Our Services

    • Helping families manage moves after a loved one passes

    • Staging and preparing homes for sale

    • Downsizing support and relocation assistance

    • Home and garage organization

    • Sorting and streamlining pantries, basements, photos, files, and closets

    • Accompanying older adults to appointments, providing advocacy and support, light household chores

    • Friendly visits and meaningful companionship

    • Offering practical support for those feeling overwhelmed

    • Reliable assistance with day-to-day tasks