Theresa Caputo, the star of TLC’s series Long Island Medium, says she was 28 when she was first introduced to the possibility that she was a medium. It took another five years for her to actually accept her gift.
“There’s a big difference from when I accepted it to who am I?” Caputo told us. She said she struggled with feeling, “I’m no different than anybody else. Why was I chosen to do this? Why is this my journey?”
The aftermath of 9/11 left her with clarity and a feeling of purpose for what she calls her role in the physical world. Now Caputo spends her days and nights taking her clients on an emotional and spiritual journey with the afterlife. She helps people find closure and/or reconnect some with loved ones who have passed.
UPDATE 2/1/2013 – The BEST way to contact Caputo is through her new website: www.theresacaputo.com
Her phone number that was previously listed here is no longer in service, so we removed from the post. When we last talked to Theresa (January 2012), she told us the best way to reach her is via her new website at www.theresacaputo.com. This was an update to what TLC previously provided (Longislandmedium@gmail.com). That email address we have tried and have never gotten a response. Her wait time is over two years at this point, due to the popularity of the show.
Surprisingly, Caputo has built her career on word of mouth only and has done little to no marketing. When asked if she’s ready for what a TV series will bring as far as popularity, Caputo says: “Absolutely not. I still think this is like a school project. It’s so not reality yet for me. My life is overwhelming as it is, as of right now, my waiting list to get an appointment is… I don’t have any availability until January 2013.”
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Theresa I love watching your show. My sister has a special ability,im not sure if she can talk to the dead but she has had some weird experiences and dreams.My son who is a miracle child ,as my husband at the time was not suppose to have children but when he was born my sister said she felt he is angelic and there is some special ability he has . Others have said this to me that know me or may not know me. At age 1yr he was talking fairly well,my husband at the time lost a nephew and uncle w/in a week of each other my son would point to the same place in our bedroom saying he saw uncle billy and he was watching him. I nor my husband could c him. My son also says he talks w/ god and can c him. The other day we went somewhere and he said hi to this lil girl by name and both the girl n my son didn’t know each other. I would love to hear from u and what u think. My son is now 5 1/2 and hasn’t mentioned the uncle in quite some time but still says things about god and is always worried something bad is going to happen ,almost like he can c what is going to happen.Hope to hear from u Thank You, Stephanie.
Hi theresa, my name is Grace Doyon. i live in Holly MI. iam only 16 years old, iam also a young medium, i started coming into my power about 15 and a half so i was taking classes and reading books to become more incontrole and learn what was really happening to me. about a month before i turned 16 someone very close to me passed away very suddin and unexpected. because iam a medium i could feel them and im just so heart broken i cant go back to doing others readings because every time i channel i only get that sertin person. i have seen multiple mediums for help and noone has really done anything. i would really like your help to get me out of this rut and let me use my power again instead of shutting it out do to my feelings.
with love- grace <3
I am doing this for a friend of mine,the HE lost His husband to a drunk driver..but has been an ongoing struggle to keep him from killing himself,.He want to be so bad back with Dannie that he complenplates killing himself to do so…also he holds a great deal of guilt the day Dannie took off on his bike…For the day of that dreadful day..they were both arguing and very mad,so to cool off Dannie went to go ride his bike..
Hi Theresa, I have lost 58 LIGHTBULBS in my house since the passing of my cousin in a tragic OFFSHORE RACING BOAT in Keywest only 11 months ago. 11-9-11. Our family has been totally devestated from the lose. I also have cardinals running into my windows all day long. My curio cabinet light keeps coming on thats something new. Im not sure what is going on in my house. Please contact me!!! Thanks, Jill
Hello Teresa,
I enjoy your show. I have lost my dad this year and watching your show has help me tremendously. I am a Native American from Farmington New Mexico. Lately I have been seeing black shadows and It has me wondering if its my dad I’m seeing. I am from the Dine tribe and my beliefs have played a big role in my life. I was told that I have a special gift, ( hand trembler) a medicine women. I am still learning how to control the things I see. It scares me when I see theses shadows run bye. I hope one day you come to New Mexico because I have questions about how my dad past away. Thank you.
Hello Teresa,
I have been watching your show from the very beginning. I must admit, I’m some what of a sceptic and struggle with is it good or evil? I don’t think you are evil in fact I think your great. I have been taught my whole life that speaking to dead people only means that those people are not in heaven? This bothers me and wish I knew the truth, I would give anything to hear from my mother who has been gone for 13 years now and passed on my birthday, but does this mean she’s not in heaven? Either way, I love you and your family and not for what you do or your show but because I can relate to you as a woman, wife and mother. Do you think you might ever consider coming to Oklahoma? Just keep being wonderful you.
Shannon choate
Hi Theresa.
We are from Canada and watch your show alll the time.
I lost my father andy partner lost her brothet
R.
We would love to come and see you. Is there some way we could sen up an appointment.
Thanks maryann
Hello Theresa, first off I’d like to say how amazing of beautiful of a person I think you are. You make so many people find peace within them selfs with the knowledge you give to them 🙂 I have loved ones that have passed on, all of them I miss very much. But not a day goes by that I don’t think about my Papa. Since his death my family has fallen apart, he was the happiness and love that held us all together. Ever since then my mom has gone through so much, most days she doesn’t have the drive to do anything. I would love so much to hear from him again, and have my mom back. She misses him so much too, my whole family does. I live in Hawaii, I would just love it if my family and I could have a session with you!
Thank you
Hi Theresa. I LOVE your show. You have an amazing gift, and I admire you so much for the way you help people with it. My father passed when I was about 9 years old (I am 38 now), and I wish I could hear a message from him. One of my older brothers passed away a couple years ago. there is a big age difference between my 8 siblings and me, and he was in prison most of his adult life, so I never really knew him, except over the phone a few times until I was in my mid teens. I always wonder if my dad and brother are with me. I live in CA, and the rest of my family in MI, where I grew up. I also wonder about my grandparents, who I never knew. whether I ever meet you, or not, I will always be a huge fan of yours. And I wish you and your family all the best, and keep sharing your amazing gift.
Dear Theresa, My husband has stage 4 kidney cancer. He just turned 67 and our hearts are broken. Watching you every week has helped us knowing that we will always be together my husband & I cry watching most of your shows. He dose not have much time but we want so much to see you we will come from Florida. I’m from Long Island. Please try to make this happen for us it will make things easier for him when his time comes. We Love You! Kate & Ron Hertz
Hi Theresa I love ur show and watch it when I can. I would for you to do a reading for me and my fiance. We live in Tacoma,Washington. For me is my question about my dad when he passed. I just want to know if he knew I was always there for him at all times? For my fiance I think he feels like he left her at such a young and she passed on too early. He felt he hadnt left that she would prob. still be alive or live a little longer. So he feels he at fault. Would love to hear from u.
thank you,
Thoeun Ye
I gave to say I love your show. The best thing about you is that you are a real person. You feel what others feel through emotion and to me that means you are real. Of course I’m from Canada so would love to see you hear however just watching your shows gives me all the belief I need. Thank you for do so much for so many without asking in return.
Theresa, I lost my only child, my son 4 years ago & of course I’m still suffering. He left 2 beautiful boys, 5 years old and the gorgous little girl was born after his death. The boys still cry for him and have dreams they don’t understand. My grandaughter has conversations with him and says that he plays with her. I tried to get to him before he died but I didn’t make it. I still miss him so so much. I was told that I will never get over him but I will learn to live with it instead. Not just for me but for my grand childred as well, I need to know that he is in a godd place & that his spirit is with us from time to time. Please help, not just for me but to relay a better understanding to my grand children. He had a big heart and he was a GREAT Dad & Son. His sudden deat left us with holes in our hearts and so many questions. Again, PLEASE HELP if you can.
Teresa I just lost my grandma who was my heart…and i need closure to this due to my mom had broken her leg at the same time and i have had 6 back surgeries and at the end of grandmas life i was taking care of both of them in grandmas home ..I feel lik i didnt do all i could for her and its killing me ….i feel like due to my moms broken leg and grandma being so sick that i didnt do all i could …not to mentiion theres alot more issues going on here with grandmas estate that i know she wouldnt want ….but its all tearing me apart and tearing my heart out ….i know you are booked …im disabled so i cant come to you so i dont know how you would ever be able to come to me but Teresa im falling apart cant go forward and i cant go back i dont know what to do an dont know how unless my grandma can let me know that shes at peace and she knows i did everything i could for her….im so lost
i can tell u one thing, i come frome long Island, EASTNORTHPORT, U know were that is, i saw your show it was crazy, u r out to make money, i live in N.C now and no one can tell me u r real, it is called dairy barn, get it. u can get on the computer and read anyone, u r not real, my life has been hell and no one can read it ,SORRY,
Theresa,
I have lost multiple best friends, friends, and family members pass away in the past few years. I have been having a tough time dealing with each persons death. After my two best friends passed i went into a terrible state of depression and completely shut down. I’ve gotten a little better but I’ve still been having a tough time understanding why. I watch your show and have seen how you change people’s lives and I truly believe a reading would do the same for me. If there is any way we could possibly set up an appointment I would be more than grateful.
Just wanted to say what a very kind person you are to give of your time & energy soothing fragile feelings of people that love & miss their departed relatives & friends.
Kim
Dear Theresa,
I am a thirteen year old girl from Toronto, Ontario in Scarborough. I have a family of five my mother June(51), brother Thomas(20), sister Jaclyn(17), and my father Micheal(54). Although my father got diagnosed when i was at age five or six with FTD(Frontotemporal Dementia) its a horrible disease that eats at your brain from eight-ten years, and then you past away. My father just past away when he was 52 on April.26, 2011. It was very tragic for my whole family when my brother(Thomas) was only 18 years old, and my sister(Jaclyn) was 15 years old, and i was 11. My family and I watch your show every Sunday night together. My mother loves you so much!!!<3 and so do my sister and I. For the longest time my family and I have wanted to get a reading from you, and to just meet you. We have wanted a reading from you about my Dad, my grandparents, and others. It would be great to for you to visit us:) please try to contact me. Please do not contact my mother because i'm tying to give her a present. She does so much but doesn't get as much as she does, i want her to know i love and appreciate her. Thank you for reading!:)
Hi Teresa I would like to have a reading with you my grandmother was sitting Bulls great great granddaughter I have 1 big question and I know you’re the only 1 I can get my answer from Brenda
I honestly don’t even know what to say. I know thousands of people try to contact you everyday. I really want your help in hearing what my father has to say to me. I feel him sometimes, even thought he’s not physically here. I just want to hear what he has to say to my sister & I. I am 17 years old & I am a recovering opiate addict from Baltimore Maryland. My father committed suicide this past May. He was my best friend and my biggest role model. I miss him more than my words can ever describe. I want a reason to keep living this tough life, & I feel that his communication will really help. Please Teresa, I pray that you can help my sister & I.
Thank you,
Molly Miller