Louis is seeking therapy for hypoactive sexual desire. his therapist is using an intervention technique that is designed to gradually eliminate his self-defeating beliefs and attitudes that underlie his sexual problems. what technique is louis's therapist using?

Expression techniques.

Explanation:

The cognitive-behavioral paradigm is based on explaining why one acts, thinks and feels how it is done. Its objective is to modify a change in the perception of reality and the existence of patient problems.

Expression techniques are useful in cases of phobias, anxiety disorders and impulse control. It is based on confronting the patient with the stimulus until it is reduced. The form of application is through image engineering and even virtual reality.

Louis wants to control his hypoactive sexual desire, which would be a boost. The expressive technique will control your desires by gradually changing your beliefs and self-destructive attitudes that underlie your sexual problems.