Effective Treatment for Specific Phobia

In clinical psychology, Specific Phobia is a type of anxiety disorder marked by persistent, irrational fears of specific objects or situations. Individuals with Specific Phobia may go to great lengths to avoid confronting their feared stimuli, often leading to significant distress. A recent case study analyzed the behaviors of an individual diagnosed with Specific Phobia towards spiders, describing extreme reactions, including panic attacks, rapid heartbeat, and a sense of dread, upon encountering images or discussions about spiders.

Considering this case study, which of the following cognitive-behavioral techniques would be most effective in treating this individual's phobia?