About Melanie Rosenthal, M.S. CCC-SLP

Mrs. Rosenthal graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She received her Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions (MGH IHP). 

She has a decade of experience working with clients across all age groups, from infants to adults. She has supported numerous individuals with a variety of communication difficulties as well as other diagnoses including: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, articulation//phonological disorders, receptive and/or expressive language difficulties, social communication difficulties, stuttering, and selective mutism. Her area of speciality and true passion lies with treating social communication challenges. Mrs. Rosenthal has a strong background in utilizing targeted social communication and self-regulation curriculums. She incorporates these strategies and tools into therapy sessions and has experience providing staff and parent training in order to promote carryover and generalization of taught skills. 

Every client is unique. I take time to understand each individual’s strengths, challenges, interests, cultural background, and communication style before selecting goals. In my therapeutic opinion, therapy is never “one-size-fits-all.” Instead, goals are personalized and developed collaboratively, with respect for the whole person—not just isolated skills. 

I am proud to provide neurodiversity-affirming therapy. Neurodivergent clients are welcomed, valued, and supported at Riding the Wave Center. I do not aim to change who a client is or force them to mask their natural communication style. Rather, I build upon existing strengths, honor differences in how people think and communicate, and teach flexible strategies that empower clients to navigate social situations in ways that feel safe, respectful, and effective for them.

In therapy, I support children, teens, and adults in building skills that help them connect with others in ways that feel meaningful, comfortable, and authentic to them. My goal is to help clients develop confidence, self-understanding, and practical tools they can use across real-life situations–while always respecting individuality and neurodivergence.