Sarah Lewakowski
Executive Director, Mosaic Counseling
In this episode, host Amy Atkinson sits down with Sarah Lewakowski to explore her remarkable leadership journey—from studying opera and working in manufacturing to leading one of West Michigan’s most innovative nonprofit mental health organizations. Together they discuss leadership, resilience, expanding access to counseling, and why the right relationships can change lives.
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⏱️ Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Introduction guest Sarah Lewakowski, Executive Director of Mosaic Counseling.
00:01:21 – Early Aspirations: Sarah reflects on studying opera at Hope College and singing in a rock band.
00:05:07 – California & First Jobs: Moving out West, working in manufacturing, and learning key leadership lessons.
00:10:29 – Shift to Psychology & Family Life: Transitioning to therapy, completing her master’s, and entering Friend of the Court work.
00:13:30 – Early Clinical Work & Family Court Evaluations
00:16:32 – Joining Tri-Cities Ministries and unexpectedly stepping into a leadership role.
00:20:25 – Stepping into the Executive Director Role
00:24:49 – Rebranding to Mosaic: Expanding service areas and transitioning from Tri-Cities Ministries to Mosaic Counseling.
00:28:16 – The Client Matching Model: How Mosaic’s network ensures the right therapist fit and client satisfaction.
00:33:04 – Future Outlook & Fashion Show: Looking ahead to future growth and details on the upcoming annual fundraiser event.
Sarah Lewakowski is the Executive Director of Mosaic Counseling, a nonprofit organization transforming access to mental health care across West Michigan. Since joining the organization more than 20 years ago—then known as Tri-Cities Ministries—Sarah has led its growth from a small panel of therapists into an innovative counseling model connecting nearly 300 independent clinicians with individuals, families, schools, employers, and communities throughout Ottawa and Kent counties.
Sarah’s career began far from mental health. After studying voice performance at Hope College and working in manufacturing leadership roles in California and Arizona, she discovered a passion for psychology and earned her master’s degree in counseling. She built a private practice before stepping into nonprofit leadership, where she combined her business experience with her heart for helping others.
Today, Sarah is recognized for her collaborative leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering commitment to removing barriers to mental health care. Under her leadership, Mosaic Counseling continues to expand its reach while ensuring that quality counseling remains accessible to everyone who needs it.
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