Our Team

Psychiatry providers you can trust.

Board-certified clinicians serving children, adolescents, and adults across the Northshore. Evidence-based care, delivered with warmth, patience, and a deep belief in the whole person — not just a diagnosis.

4 Board-Certified ProvidersChildren, adolescents & adults
Evidence-Based CareMedication, therapy, TMS, Spravato
20+ Years CombinedExperience across all settings
Serving the NorthshoreMandeville & surrounding parishes
Mohammad Imran Naeem, MD
Board-Trained · MD

Dr. Mohammad Imran Naeem, MD

Outpatient psychiatrist · Louisiana licensed

Dr. Naeem is a board-trained outpatient psychiatrist committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. He values human connection, thoughtful listening, and understanding each patient as a whole person — not just a diagnosis — while partnering with individuals toward meaningful, lasting improvement.

He takes a collaborative and personalized approach, creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable. He is known for his approachable, relatable style and a belief that effective psychiatric care is built on trust and open communication.

Provides advanced treatments including Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Spravato® (esketamine), when appropriate.

Dr. Naeem earned his Bachelor's in Biology from Loyola University New Orleans and his Doctor of Medicine from Saint Matthew's University School of Medicine. He completed his psychiatry residency through Louisiana State University and the LSU-Ochsner Psychiatry Residency Program in New Orleans, with training across outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, emergency psychiatry, addiction, geriatric, forensic, and dual-diagnosis care.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Naeem values balance, family, and wellness. He enjoys fitness, outdoor activities, fishing, and boating — and cherishes time with his family.

Conditions Treated
ADHD Anxiety Depression Treatment-Resistant Depression Insomnia OCD Bipolar Disorder Addiction PTSD Panic
Treatments Offered
Medication Management TMS Spravato® (Esketamine)
Joel O'Connor, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified · PMHNP-BC

Joel O'Connor, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Joel is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Redi-Med Psychiatry, serving children, adolescents, and adults across Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Metairie, Kenner, and Hammond. He treats conditions including depression, anxiety, OCD, substance use disorders, and insomnia.

Joel earned his nurse practitioner degree from Nicholls State University and is board-certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). He has over three and a half years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings.

Serves as a Captain in the Air Force National Guard providing trauma rescue services — a background that enriches his care for first responders and veterans.

His approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychotherapy, lifestyle adjustments, nutrition, and relationship-focused care. Joel works closely with therapists and physicians to provide coordinated care — helping patients move from crisis to stability and toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Conditions Treated
ADHD Anxiety Depression Treatment-Resistant Depression Insomnia OCD Bipolar Disorder Addiction PTSD Panic
Serving
Mandeville Covington Slidell Lacombe New Orleans Metairie Kenner Hammond Baton Rouge
Lindsey Kappes, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified · PMHNP-BC

Lindsey Kappes, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Lindsey is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of healthcare experience. Certified through the ANCC, she provides evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals across the lifespan — treating conditions including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and mood disorders.

Lindsey earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Louisiana at Lafayette and her Master of Science in Nursing from University of South Alabama. She brings a broad and diverse clinical nursing background with experience in both emergency medicine and inpatient psychiatric care, providing a strong foundation for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered treatment.

Her approach is collaborative, empathetic, and holistic — emphasizing individualized treatment plans and long-term mental health improvement.

Lindsey is committed to helping patients regain stability, rebuild hope, and achieve meaningful, sustainable improvements in their quality of life.

Conditions Treated
ADHD Anxiety Depression Treatment-Resistant Depression Insomnia OCD Bipolar Disorder Addiction PTSD Panic
Background
10+ Years Healthcare Emergency Medicine Inpatient Psychiatry ANCC Certified
Olivia Esquerre, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Board-Certified · PMHNP-BC

Olivia Esquerre, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Olivia is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Alabama.

Olivia brings over six years of critical care nursing experience to her psychiatric practice — including work in neuroscience, surgical, medical, and COVID intensive care units. She also spent more than four years caring for critically ill United States Veterans within the Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare system, where she developed strong clinical judgment and a detail-oriented, compassionate approach to care.

A Mandeville native and graduate of Lakeshore High School — proud to serve the community she calls home.

She completed extensive clinical training in both outpatient and inpatient psychiatric settings, gaining experience treating children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Her approach combines thoughtful medication management with an integrative perspective on mental health — incorporating lifestyle factors such as nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress management to support overall brain health and emotional well-being.

Outside of work, Olivia enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and being outdoors in the Louisiana sunshine.

Conditions Treated
ADHD Anxiety Depression Treatment-Resistant Depression Insomnia OCD Bipolar Disorder Addiction PTSD Panic
Background
6+ Yrs Critical Care VA Healthcare System Neuroscience ICU Mandeville Native

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Redi-Med Psychiatry
4430 Louisiana 22, Mandeville, LA 70471
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