Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old psychotherapist based in Bernardsville, New Jersey, was found deceased at a residence on Pottersville Road in Chester Township, Morris County. Emergency medical services and the Chester Township Police Department responded to a 911 call at the location, where she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Medical Examiner Findings and Investigation Status

A post-incident forensic examination conducted by the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be multiple sharp-force injuries. The manner of death was officially classified as homicide.

The investigation remains active and ongoing under the jurisdiction of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, in coordination with the Chester Township Police Department and the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit. Authorities have not released further details regarding suspects, motive, or potential persons of interest, and the case remains under active evidentiary review.

Educational Background

Hanlon’s academic qualifications include:

• Wake Forest University — Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
• Northeastern University — Master of Science in Counseling Psychology

Following completion of her graduate training, she obtained licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey.

Professional History

Hanlon worked across multiple clinical and community mental health settings prior to and following her return to New Jersey in 2023. Her documented professional experience includes:

• Academy of the Pacific Rim — Counseling Intern
• North Suffolk Mental Health — Child and Family Therapist
• Italian Home for Children — Residential Group Home Clinician
• Roslindale Pediatric Associates — Behavioral Health Clinician integrating pediatric and mental health services
• LifeStance Health — Psychotherapist (Bernardsville, New Jersey), specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and trauma-focused treatment approaches

Community Impact and Professional Legacy

Colleagues and former patients describe Hanlon as a clinician who emphasized therapeutic safety, emotional validation, and structured coping strategies. Her practice focused heavily on children, adolescents, and families experiencing trauma-related and behavioral health challenges.

Community responses across Bernardsville and surrounding regions reflect significant grief and shock, with tributes highlighting her role in providing mental health support to vulnerable populations.

Family and Public Information

At this time, funeral arrangements, memorial services, and obituary details have not been publicly released. Additional information is expected to be provided by the family or authorized representatives at a later date.