Debra Wickman

Background

About Debra Wickman

I am a gynecologist with more than 30 years of experience, having completed a fellowship in Female Sexual Medicine at UCLA, and then training as a sexuality counselor through AASECT. My model of diagnosis and treatment incorporates programs that uniquely educate, empower, and encourage personal growth, sexual discovery and healing for women. The programs look beyond a singular medical, pharmaceutical, or behavioral therapy, and instead integrate all approaches from a mind-body perspective. The key foundation is a holistic sexuality approach, using my training as a gynecologist to link the physical aspect of healing with the mental, emotional and spiritual facets to treat the whole sexual being. My current research interests include exploring effects of sexual practices on the vaginal microbiome, and methods to condition the female arousal response.I enjoy being a workshop speaker for women’s groups, and have presented lectures and research at venues such as the 2016 World Congress of Sexual Medicine in Beijing, China; ACOG 2017-Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting; AASECT 2017 Annual Meeting; and the World Association of Sexual Health in Prague, Czech Republic - 2017. I am featured in the 2017 book – Outstanding Results – authoring a chapter entitled “Outstanding Doctor–Patient Relationships: How to Connect with your Physician and Receive Optimal Care”. I thrive in thinking outside the box to find unique ways to help women, and seek to explore and advance my creative side in the professional work setting.