Your client suffers from claustrophobia and can't get on the elevator at her place of employment. The therapist helps her construct an approach hierarchy to work towards riding the elevator. The client is trained in relaxation before the approach hierarchy is used. This method is indicative of

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The use of relaxation before the approach hierarchy suggests that the therapist is using systematic desensitization, which involves gradually exposing the client to feared stimuli while practicing relaxation techniques to decrease anxiety. Flooding and aversive conditioning are more intense techniques that may not be appropriate for someone with severe claustrophobia. Modeling involves observing others displaying desired behaviors, which is not relevant in this scenario.

Your Client Suffers from Claustrophobia and Can't Get on the Elevator