
Adrian Mullings
Recovery Coach, AASAT-Certified
Sex Addiction & Intimacy Avoidance Specialist | 12-Step Recovery Guide | Princeton & Oxford-Educated Mentor
Interdisciplinary Care Strategist | Spiritual & Relational Healing Advocate
Adrian Mullings is a Recovery Coach and AASAT-Certified (American Association of Sex Addiction Therapy) Specialist dedicated to guiding individuals through transformative journeys of sobriety, self-discovery, and healing from sexual addiction and intimacy avoidance. A Princeton University engineering graduate with Oxford Business Ethics credentials, Adrian blends analytical rigor, 12-Step frameworks, and trauma-informed strategies to help clients break cycles of compulsive behavior, rebuild emotional and physical intimacy, and reclaim their "true selves." His structured three-phase approach—Dry, Sobriety, Recovery—empowers sustainable change through interdisciplinary collaboration and spiritual reconnection.
Specializations & Expertise
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Sexual Addiction Recovery: Addressing compulsive behaviors, shame cycles, and relational fallout with AASAT-aligned coaching strategies.
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Intimacy Avoidance: Helping clients dismantle emotional distancing, fear of vulnerability, and self-sabotage in relationships.
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Addiction Recovery Phases:
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Dry Phase: Equipping clients with tools to break free from destructive behaviors.
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Sobriety Phase: Leading methodical 12-Step work to cultivate self-love, serenity, and healthy coping.
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Recovery Phase: Sustaining a life rooted in authenticity, purpose, and connection.
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Relational & Spiritual Healing: Restoring trust in marriage, family dynamics, and personal identity post-betrayal.
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Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and practitioners for wraparound care.
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Coaching Approach
Adrian’s methodology merges clinical insight with engineering precision:
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AASAT-Certified Strategies: Integrating trauma-informed tools for sexual addiction recovery, including boundary-setting, accountability, and emotional regulation to address intimacy avoidance.
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12-Step Framework: Adapting principles to foster spiritual growth (non-religious), accountability, and lasting sobriety across all addictions.
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Systems Thinking: Designing personalized recovery roadmaps that address mind, body, relational wellness, and intimacy barriers as interconnected pillars.
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Emotional Reconnection Work: Guiding clients to identify and heal root causes of avoidance, such as fear of vulnerability or past relational trauma.
Sessions combine structured goal-setting with empathetic support, meeting clients 1:1 or weekly to navigate triggers, shame, and relational milestones.
Commitment to Holistic Growth
Adrian’s work is defined by:
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Ivy League Mentorship: Drawing on experience guiding Princeton students through high-pressure environments and emotional stressors.
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Anti-Stigma Advocacy: Creating safe spaces for clients to confront sexual shame, intimacy fears, and avoidance patterns.
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AASAT-Aligned Care: Addressing the unique emotional and relational complexities of sexual addiction and intimacy avoidance with expertise.
Education & Credentials
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AASAT Coaching Certificate: Advanced training in sexual addiction recovery through the American Association of Sex Addiction Therapy.
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BS in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering: Princeton University.
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Certificate in Business Ethics: University of Oxford.
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Background: Mentorship roles for Ivy League students, interdisciplinary care coordination.
Why Work With Adrian?
Adrian merges an engineer’s strategic mind with AASAT-certified expertise, offering clarity and warmth to those navigating addiction and intimacy challenges. His unique blend of 12-Step rigor, sexual addiction specialization, and systems-based coaching equips clients to confront shame, rebuild trust, and thrive beyond compulsive behaviors or emotional distancing. Whether guiding early sobriety, addressing avoidance patterns, or healing relational betrayal, Adrian’s interdisciplinary approach fosters sustainable transformation.
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Begin Your Journey
Adrian provides:
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Specialized coaching for sexual addiction, compulsive behaviors, and intimacy avoidance
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12-Step guidance for individuals and families across all addiction types
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Strategies to rebuild emotional and physical intimacy in relationships
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Coordination with therapists, psychiatrists, and medical teams
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High-pressure environment mentorship for professionals/students
Key Highlights: AASAT-Certified Coach, Princeton & Oxford alum, intimacy avoidance expert, 3-phase recovery architect, 12-Step specialist, interdisciplinary care strategist.