📍 Minnesota: Bill Ronan, M.S., LICSW – Hopkins
Contact directly:
527 2nd Street NE
Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: (952) 933-3460
Email: bill@mnhypnosis.com
Meet: Bill Ronan, M.S., LICSW
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Medical Hypnoanalyst
Are you looking for an experienced licensed therapist who incorporates clinical hypnosis into mental-health treatment?
Biography: Bill Ronan is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and medical hypnoanalyst practicing in Hopkins, Minnesota. With more than 48 years of experience, he provides behavioral-health services that may combine psychotherapy, hypnoanalysis, cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, neuroscience-informed approaches, and other techniques selected according to the client’s needs.
Unlike practitioners who hold only private hypnosis certifications, Bill reports holding a Minnesota license that permits independent clinical social-work practice. His website identifies his license as LICSW No. 00371.
Education and Clinical Background
Bill’s education includes:
- Master of Science in Counseling, Gannon University, 1979
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Edinboro State University
- American Society of Clinical Hypnosis certification, 1987
- Registered and certified hypnotherapist through the American Board of Medical Hypnoanalysis
- Diplomate candidate, board member, and clinical member of the American Academy of Medical Hypnoanalysts
- Diplomate recognition from the American Psychotherapy Association, 2005
He has also taught psychology courses for institutions:
- Metropolitan State University
- National American University
- Rasmussen College
- Normandale Community College
- Minnesota School of Business
- Globe College
Medical Hypnoanalysis
Medical hypnoanalysis combines hypnosis with clinical assessment and psychotherapy to explore patterns that may contribute to emotional distress or unwanted behavior.
Depending upon the client’s needs and clinical appropriateness, Bill’s approach may include:
- Clinical hypnosis
- Hypnoanalysis
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness-based methods
- Anxiety and panic-management strategies
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Applied neuroscience education
- Behavioral interventions
- Telehealth mental-health services
Because Bill is identified as an LICSW, these approaches may be incorporated into clinical social-work treatment within the scope of his active license, professional competence, and applicable Minnesota law.
Areas of Clinical Focus
Clients may contact Bill for assessment or treatment involving:
- Anxiety and excessive worry
- Panic symptoms
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
- Stress-related concerns
- Unwanted habits and behavioral patterns
- Relationship and family concerns
- Grief and significant life transitions
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Gambling-related problems
- Mindfulness and emotional regulation
- Personal growth
- Behavioral change
Gambling-Related Treatment
Bill is a gambling-treatment provider approved by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
His work may help clients and families address:
- Compulsive or harmful gambling behavior
- Financial and relationship consequences
- Triggers and urges
- Relapse-prevention planning
- Stress, shame, or secrecy associated with gambling
- Development of healthier coping strategies
People facing an immediate financial, emotional, or safety crisis related to gambling may require additional legal, financial, psychiatric, or crisis-support resources.
Divorce Mediation
Bill also reports serving as a divorce mediator and qualified neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice.
His facilitative or hybrid mediation approach is intended to help couples navigate separation or divorce with greater dignity, cooperation, and cost awareness.
A mediator remains neutral and does not act as either party’s attorney. Each person may benefit from obtaining independent legal advice before signing an agreement or making decisions involving property, parenting time, support, retirement assets, or other legal rights.
Current Rule 114 roster status should be verified before describing Bill as an actively qualified neutral.
Professional Training
Bill lists additional professional education in:
- Telehealth mental-health practice
- Applied neuroscience for anxiety, panic, and worry
- Post-traumatic stress treatment
- Mindfulness-based clinical practice
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Forensic hypnosis
- Americans with Disabilities Act advocacy
Author and Research Interests
Bill is the author of Psychological Autopsy of Elvis Presley. The publication reflects an interest in psychological interpretation and historical analysis.
Contact Applied Behavioral Health Care
Bill Ronan, M.S., LICSW
Applied Behavioral Health Care
Specializing in Medical Hypnoanalysis
527 2nd Street NE
Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: (952) 933-3460
Email: bill@mnhypnosis.com
Website: MN Hypnotherapy
Published hours
Monday through Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Contact Bill directly to confirm appointment availability, telehealth options, fees, insurance participation, and whether a particular service is currently offered.
Independent-Practice Disclosure
Applied Behavioral Health Care and MN Hypnotherapy are independently owned and operated. Bill Ronan is not an employee, agent, partner, or representative of Healthy Life Centers.
Healthy Life Centers recommends and refers prospective clients to independent practitioners but does not supervise or control their licenses, credentials, clinical services, fees, scheduling, insurance participation, mediation services, client relationships, professional decisions, or results.
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