Meet Your Retreat Hosts
Guided by Expertise. Created for Real Connection.
Luxe Couples Retreat is led by Dr. Tabitha Johnson and Derek Johnson, a husband-and-wife team creating a romantic retreat unlike traditional therapy.
When Derek and I went on vacation in 2017, the idea for Luxe Couples Retreat started with one thought:
What if a romantic escape could be more than a break from everyday life? What if it could help couples step outside years of routine, responsibility, and distance, and come home closer, more passionate, and more in love?
Sixty-three days later, we hosted our first retreat.
Today, couples travel from across the United States and Europe for a romantic retreat designed for the relationship they still deeply value.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I have spent decades helping couples understand what creates distance, what brings passion back, and what helps two people choose each other again with more intention. Luxe was created for couples who do not want to settle for “fine.” They want more.
My wonderful husband, Derek, is an entrepreneur who works in finance, but most importantly, he is my partner in everything, including the retreats. We joke that he is the “delirious” to my “serious” and the Chief Executive Officer of Fun. His humor, male perspective, and real-life flip-flops examples help couples laugh, relax, and enjoy the retreat.
Our promise is simple: no stuffy conference rooms, no business attire, and no awkward pressure to overshare. Just a small group of couples, an elevated coastal setting, expert guidance, and time to find your way back to each other.
Dr. Tabitha’s Biography
Dr. Tabitha Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping couples understand what creates distance, rebuild connection, and strengthen their relationships.
Her clinical work is grounded in advanced training, years of research, and a deep focus on what helps couples create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. At Luxe Couples Retreat, she brings that expertise into an intimate, elevated setting designed to help couples leave with more than a beautiful memory.
Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy in Marriage and Family Therapy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Florida
Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Founder of Family Therapy Associates of Jacksonville, a specialized therapy practice focused on couples, marriage, and family relationships
Recognized among Jacksonville’s top marriage counselors and featured as a trusted relationship expert
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All retreats are led by Dr. Tabitha Johnson, Ph.D., LMFT and/or affiliates. Depending on the group size or the requests for one-on-one therapy, additional therapists may assist at the retreat.
