Tanja Seifen, PhD
Specialties: Psychology
Gender: Female
Biography: Tanja Seifen, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. She was born and raised in Germany and received a master’s degree in psychology from the University of Bonn in Germany. She obtained her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2019. Dr. Seifen completed a pre-doctoral psychology internship with a focus on clinical child & pediatric psychology at the UAB Psychology Internship Training Consortium in Birmingham, AL. Following internship, she joined the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at UMMC as a clinical instructor. She was promoted to assistant professor January 2021 after obtaining her licensure to practice psychology in the state of Mississippi. Dr. Seifen has extensive clinical training in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental disabilities as well as behavioral and emotional childhood disorders. She currently provides clinical services to children and their families on the psychiatric inpatient unit as well as in the outpatient setting. In her free time, Dr. Seifen enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
My Approach to Healthcare
My approach to healthcare is patient-centered and family-oriented. I aim to provide high-quality, evidence-based mental health treatments to my patients and their families.
Practice Locations
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Center for the Advancement of Youth - UMMC
4400 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211 View Location |
Accepted Insurance Plans
The University of Mississippi Medical Center accepts all plans, but may not be an in-network provider with your plan. We encourage you to contact your insurer and ask if the plan is in network with UMMC. Always contact your insurance carrier for specific coverage information.
Network Participation - 2026
MississippiCAN and CHIP [Managed Care programs promulgated by the Mississippi Division of Medicaid]
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- Magnolia Health (Centene)
- TrueCare
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace [Individual plans offered on healthcare.gov]
- Ambetter from Magnolia Health (Centene)
- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi, Inc.
- UHC Marketplace (Madison only)
Medicare Advantage
- Devoted Health Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP
- HealthSpring Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
- Humana: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP, CSNP, ISNP
- WellCare (Centene) Plans: PPO, HMO, DSNP
Commercial - Group and Individual
- Aetna Plans: PPO, HMO [Includes all facilities except UMMC Madison]
- BCBSMS Plans: BlueCardPPO, State Health Plan (AHS), Federal Employee Plan (FEP)
- Cigna Plans: PPO, HMO
- United Healthcare Plans: PPO, HMO (Includes plans administered by UMR, UnitedHealth Group's wholly owned third-party administrator (TPA) subsidiary)
Transplant Only Networks
- Optum Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, VAD
- Emerging Therapy Solutions (ETS) Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
- Interlink Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T
- Celtic Plans: Ambetter, WellCare, Magnolia Health MississippiCAN, Magnolia Health CHIP • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT
- Cigna Lifesource Plan: Commercial • Programs: Solid Organ, BMT, CAR-T, VAD
Dental
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Vision
- Avesis Plan: MississippiCAN and CHIP (TrueCare)
- Always Care/Unum Plan: Commercial
Rental Networks (Utilized by self-funded employer group plans and third-party administrators (TPAs))
- Mississippi Physicians Care Network (MPCN) [If MPCN is present on a Member/Subscriber ID, all UMMC facilities and providers are in-network regardless of TPA.]
- First Choice Health Plan
- Claritev (formerly Multiplan)
- Zelis
Government Programs
- Humana Military Plan: Tricare
- United Healthcare Plan: Veterans Affairs Community Care Networks
Plans and Payors UMMC is not in-network with as of April 1, 2026
- Oscar Health Plan: ACA Marketplace [Final negotiations taking place now. Anticipate in-network participation, effective June 1, 2026.]
- Cigna (Connect EPO) Plan: ACA Marketplace
- American Health Advantage Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Patrius Health (BCBSMS) Plan: Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Plan: Medicare Advantage
Education
| Internship: | The University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi |
| Medical Education: | Rheinische Friedrich - Wilhelms - Universitat Bonn |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 01/2021 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, PCIT Therapist, PCIT International | 02/2024 - 12/2026 |
| Licensure, Psychology | 01/2021 - 06/2021 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Faculty Clinical Mentor Award, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, UMMC | 2022 |