Armando Tovar, Ph.D.
Faculty

Armando Tovar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Education
Ph.D., Capella University (Counseling Education and Supervision)
M.A., Franciscan University of Steubenville
B.S., Franciscan University of Steubenville
Contact
Biography
Armando Tovar is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health and Human Services and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from Franciscan University. He also earned a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University, where his doctoral dissertation examined the relationship between Internet Gaming Disorder symptoms, satisfaction with family life, and self-monitoring among emerging adult males in the United States.
Armando is a Marine Corps veteran and a former missionary, which brings a unique perspective to his practice. He has been licensed in Texas since 2016 and practices in Houston, specializing in treating complex childhood trauma and sexual abuse. Armando serves the veteran and first responder population and treats behavioral and process addictions. He is a National Certified Counselor with the National Board for Certified Counselors and an approved Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas.
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