The Crane Center

About us:
We have been providing comprehensive psychiatric services in the area for nearly 20 years. We have recently expanded to provide primary care and other holistic services as well. The goal of our company is to provide excellent care at the time of need. Our team is available to help with both urgent acute needs as well as ongoing longer term concerns.
Meet Our Team!

I have practiced for nearly 20 years as a board certified psychiatrist Interacting with patients is extremely rewarding personally and professionally.
Dr. Eric Goldberg
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Kathleen is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) working in private practice at the Crane Center LLC. She offers a wide array of services ...
Kathleen Hensley
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Beginning as a volunteer with the Crisis Line at the Okaloosa Guidance clinic in 1974, Niceville native Steve Chesser has accumulated nearly 50 years of experience...
Steve Chesser
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Dr. Tuel is a board certified family physician with 27 years experience, and recently retired from the U.S. Air Force
Dr. Tuel
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Julie, a native Floridian and Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C), earned her Master of Medical Science degree from Wake Forest University in NC.
Julie Augustine
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Shaun is a newly graduated Physician Assistant from the University of South Alabama. While he is a new PA, he brings a lifetime of experience to the practice...
Shaun Myers
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Maya is an African Grey Parrot. She is incredibly intelligent and social. Some would say she keeps our office running. She has a remarkable ability to copy human speech and that's just one of the many things that make her special. She is known for her affectionate nature and her ability to bond deeply with others. Occasionally she has been caught trying to order pizza by phone and has successfully ordered a batch of bird toys from Amazon. So if you see her with a phone please let us know!
Maya, The Parrot
SERVICES
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Medication management is an important part of the overall treatment plan for individuals who take multiple medications to treat multiple diseases or disorders.
counseling, therapy
The Crane Center offers comprehensive counseling and therapy services for a variety of concerns.
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA PROVIDER
We encourage open, judgment-free discussion when it comes to pain management options.
DOT physicals
We are certified to preform DOT Physicals. "Florida law requires all CDL drivers to have a valid DOT medical card, unless the type of commerce you drive qualifies as 'Excepted'"- DOT Physical Drivers
KETAMINE TREATMENT
Learn about Ketamine Treatment for depression and anxiety before you come in. Still have questions? Our Providers are experts on Ketamine Therapy for depression and Anxiety. Enjoy quicker relief from depression and chronic pain. Call and set up an appointment today!
FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT
Those who are first on the scene during the worst moments of our collecting lives, first responders work hard to offer us relief and reassurance as they take charge of a situation to keep others safe.
non-opioid pain management
We aim to provide relief for both chronic physical pain as well as the toll it takes on mental health.
EMDR
EMDR stands for "Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing". It was originally used, and is still used, to address traumatic memories by reprograming the brain.
PRIMARY CARE
Our primary care doctor, Dr Tuel, is the first point of contact for patients when they have a health concerns or need to seek medical treatment. Dr Tuel is trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, and he works with patients to prevent and manage chronic diseases. He also provides preventive care services, such as check-ups and screenings, to help patients maintain good health.
Letter sent in
Dear Shaun and the Crane Center staff in its entirety,
The primary care doctor recommended some supplements that weren't already in my regimen towards taking care of my physical health. And Shaun, doing what Shaun does best, being Shaun, held space for me with knowledge and first hand experience and empathy. His wisdom allowed me to simply go home, with a prescription to understand that my thoughts did not have to control me, topped off with a suggestion of going to the beach."
Highly recommend The Crane Center.
Great staff! My young adult son who has Schizophrenia and is on the Spectrum is being treated by Nicole Miller. She is a blessing to us. My son came to her very sick, his previous psychiatrist didn’t help him. My son is starting to feel better with the help from Nicole. She is knowledgeable about the brain and the medications that work together. She is caring and understanding. She is always a text, phone call or a email away. She always returns my messages promptly. I am grateful I had made an appointment at The Crane Center. They saved my son.
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We have received excellent, compassionate care for two of our children
Dr. Goldberg is truly one of a kind - a thoughtful practitioner with a heart of gold. The others we've seen - Dee, Shaun, and Julie - are equally caring, and their team approach has helped our family grow in beautiful ways. Cannot say enough good things!!
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