Rob, 38 year old male patient, comes to the clinic with c/o…

Rob, 38 year old male patient, comes to the clinic with c/o of excessive worry and anxiety for the past 8 months related to the possibility of losing his job as several of his friends in the tech industry have recently lost their jobs.  Rob often finds himself restless, especially at night. He has difficulty concentrating, and reports often ‘yelling” at his kids. Rob really feels like he needs help to get these symptoms under control. It will take 2 months for Rob to get in to see a psychiatrist that his best friend recommended. His PHQ-9 score is 16. Which of the following is the best next step to help Rob?