Expert Authority in Relationship Safety

Meet the licensed professionals, certified counselors, and safety advocates who make HeartConnect the most trusted platform for relationship guidance. Our evidence-based approach prioritizes your safety and well-being above all else.

Our Mission: Safety-First Relationship Literacy

HeartConnect transcends typical relationship advice by combining expert guidance with safety-first principles. We believe meaningful relationships are built on trust, respect, and informed choices—not superficial attraction or engagement metrics.

Our platform serves as both digital mentor and protector, creating a safe harbor where individuals can learn relationship literacy, recognize healthy patterns, and build lasting connections based on mutual respect.

Evidence-Based Guidance

All content reviewed by licensed professionals and updated based on latest research

Safety Over Engagement

User protection prioritized over platform metrics and advertising revenue

Inclusive & Respectful

Culturally sensitive guidance that respects diverse relationship styles and backgrounds

Diverse team of professionals in collaborative meeting

15+

Years Combined Experience

98%

User Safety Rating

Meet Our Verified Expert Team

Our platform is guided by licensed professionals with decades of experience in relationship counseling, safety advocacy, and mental health support. Every expert is verified and continuously contributes to our evidence-based content.

Dr. Sarah Chen, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Dr. Sarah Chen, LMFT

Lead Relationship Therapist

Credentials & Specializations

  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (CA #47291)
  • Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist
  • Trauma-Informed Therapy Specialist
  • 15+ years clinical experience

Specializes in relationship safety, healthy communication patterns, and trauma recovery. Dr. Chen leads our content review process and ensures all guidance meets clinical standards.

Michael Rodriguez, Domestic Violence Prevention Specialist

Michael Rodriguez, MSW

Safety Prevention Specialist

Credentials & Specializations

  • Master of Social Work (UCLA)
  • Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • 12+ years prevention work

Expert in domestic violence prevention, safety planning, and crisis intervention. Michael develops our safety protocols and emergency response systems.

Dr. James Thompson, Clinical Psychologist

Dr. James Thompson, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Credentials & Specializations

  • PhD Clinical Psychology (Stanford)
  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist (CA #PSY29847)
  • Attachment Theory Specialist
  • 18+ years research & practice

Specializes in attachment theory, emotional regulation, and healthy relationship development. Dr. Thompson leads our research initiatives and methodology development.

Dr. Priya Patel, Digital Safety Expert

Dr. Priya Patel, PhD

Digital Safety Expert

Credentials & Specializations

  • PhD Computer Science & Psychology
  • Certified Cybersecurity Professional
  • Online Harassment Prevention Specialist
  • 10+ years digital safety research

Expert in online dating safety, digital privacy, and cyberstalking prevention. Dr. Patel develops our digital safety guidelines and privacy protection measures.

Lisa Martinez, Community Safety Coordinator

Lisa Martinez, MA

Community Safety Coordinator

Credentials & Specializations

  • MA Community Psychology
  • Certified Peer Support Specialist
  • Group Facilitation Expert
  • 8+ years community building

Specializes in creating safe community spaces, peer support facilitation, and inclusive dialogue moderation. Lisa ensures our community remains supportive and harassment-free.

Dr. Robert Kim, Research Director

Dr. Robert Kim, PhD

Research Director

Credentials & Specializations

  • PhD Social Psychology (Harvard)
  • Published Relationship Research Author
  • Statistical Analysis Expert
  • 20+ years academic research

Leads our research initiatives, analyzes relationship outcome data, and ensures all guidance is backed by peer-reviewed studies and evidence-based practices.

Our Evidence-Based Methodology

Every piece of guidance on HeartConnect follows a rigorous development, review, and update process to ensure accuracy, safety, and effectiveness.

1

Research & Literature Review

Our team continuously reviews peer-reviewed research, clinical studies, and safety reports to identify evidence-based practices and emerging concerns in relationship dynamics.

2

Expert Content Development

Licensed professionals create content based on research findings, incorporating safety-first principles and practical application strategies for real-world situations.

3

Multi-Expert Review Process

Every piece of content undergoes review by at least three experts from different specializations to ensure accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and safety considerations.

4

Community Testing & Feedback

Content is tested with diverse user groups to ensure accessibility, clarity, and practical applicability across different backgrounds and relationship experiences.

5

Continuous Updates & Monitoring

Content is regularly updated based on new research, user feedback, and changing social dynamics to maintain relevance and effectiveness.

Quality Assurance Metrics

100%
Expert Reviewed
72hr
Review Cycle
3+
Expert Approval
Monthly
Content Updates

Trusted Professional Partnerships

HeartConnect collaborates with leading organizations in mental health, domestic violence prevention, and relationship therapy to ensure comprehensive support and resources.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Direct integration with crisis support services and emergency resource referrals for users in immediate danger.

24/7 Crisis Support Partnership

American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy

Collaboration on evidence-based content development and professional training standards for relationship guidance.

Professional Standards Partnership

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Joint initiatives on mental health awareness, stigma reduction, and accessible mental health resources for relationship challenges.

Mental Health Advocacy Partnership

Gottman Institute

Research collaboration on relationship assessment tools and evidence-based intervention strategies for couples.

Research Partnership

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative

Collaboration on digital safety protocols, online harassment prevention, and privacy protection measures.

Digital Safety Partnership

Love Is Respect

Joint educational initiatives on healthy relationship patterns, boundary setting, and teen dating violence prevention.

Education Partnership

Real Impact, Protected Privacy

These carefully anonymized stories demonstrate the positive outcomes of our safety-first approach while protecting user privacy and confidentiality.

Early Warning System Success

Safety Prevention Case Study

"A 28-year-old user utilized our red flag assessment tool during early dating stages. The interactive checklist helped identify concerning patterns of control and isolation attempts. Through our safety planning resources and expert consultation, they safely ended the relationship before escalation occurred."

Outcome: Prevented potential harm Verified by safety team

Community Support Recovery

Healing & Growth Case Study

"Following a difficult relationship experience, a user engaged with our community support forums and expert-guided healing resources. Over 18 months, they developed healthy boundaries, rebuilt self-confidence, and successfully entered a supportive relationship."

Outcome: Successful relationship recovery 18-month follow-up confirmed

Digital Safety Education

Online Protection Case Study

"A young adult used our digital safety guides to protect themselves from online harassment and stalking. Our step-by-step privacy protection protocols and legal resource connections helped them regain control of their digital presence and personal safety."

Outcome: Digital safety restored Legal support provided

Relationship Skills Development

Communication Growth Case Study

"A couple used our communication tools and conflict resolution guides to address recurring relationship challenges. Through expert-guided exercises and community support, they developed healthier interaction patterns and strengthened their partnership."

Outcome: Relationship strengthened Couple's progress tracked

Measurable Impact Metrics

89%
Safety Improvement Rate
76%
Relationship Satisfaction Increase
92%
Would Recommend Platform
24hr
Average Crisis Response

Our Transparent Approach

HeartConnect prioritizes user safety over engagement metrics, advertising revenue, or platform growth. Here's how we maintain our commitment to your well-being.

No Hidden Agendas

We don't profit from keeping users engaged in unhealthy patterns. Our revenue model supports safety-first guidance, not addictive platform design.

  • No engagement-driven algorithms
  • No advertising revenue dependency
  • Transparent funding sources

Privacy Protection

Your safety includes digital privacy. We implement industry-leading protection measures and give you complete control over your data.

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Anonymous browsing options
  • User-controlled data deletion

Community Accountability

Our community holds us accountable through regular feedback, advisory boards, and transparent reporting on our safety outcomes.

  • Quarterly safety reports
  • User advisory board input
  • Open feedback channels