Here's How to Get a Reading With "Long Island Medium" Theresa Caputo

From Good Housekeeping

Theresa Caputo is one of the country's most famous psychic mediums, offering private readings and speaking to large groups, but the Long Island Medium star initially struggled to come to terms with her ability. On her website, Caputo revealed that she had been sensing "Spirit" since childhood, but didn't start to accept her gift until she was in her 20s, following a battle with debilitating anxiety. Now, she's turned that otherworldly connection into a lucrative career.

When she was in her 20s, she met spiritual healer and teacher Pat Longo, who helped Caputo "learn to channel Spirit through my chakras and release it with my words," according to her website. Caputo then began doing readings for others, and televising them on her TLC show.

Caputo has had to shut down rumors about her readings being fake, but the TV star isn't letting that, or her recent separation from her husband, Larry, slow her down. She performs multiple readings on each episode of her show, and travels across the country giving presentations and readings to lucky fans. These days, it's tough to get a booking with Caputo, but there are a few ways you can try your luck.

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Private Readings

You'll need to sign up for the waiting list on her website, but be forewarned: Caputo apparently had a two-year waiting list even before her show premiered, so you may have to wait a while.

If you do get a reading, it'll be pretty similar to the show: She starts by relaying who she's seeing (a mother figure, a child), and then will confirm the manner of death. She'll then go from there, delivering healing messages from the loved one to the person or family.

As for pricing, Caputo revealed in 2014 that readings range from $50-$175 each. One hundred percent of the money is donated to charities like The Stonybrook Foundation and Meals on Wheels, although it's unclear if her rates have increased since then.

Readings on TV

If you want to get on the show, you'll be picked from the waiting list, based on "location, availability, and who feels comfortable being on television." Agreeing to be on the show may also work in your favor, as people who consent to filming often get to meet Caputo before those who want a more private setting.

Group Readings

If you don't feel like waiting, a group event may be more your speed. Caputo's tour, Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience, regularly hits cities around the country. Different cities have different ticket prices, but some cities offer tickets as low as $40, with the higher-end tickets topping out at about $120.

On these tour dates, Caputo shares personal stories from her life, like how she balances being a mother and famous medium, and how exactly her gift works. Caputo then gives live readings to random audience members throughout the show, walking around the audience to where the Spirit leads her, and reading people once she gets a connection. Granted, sitting in a big group and hoping that Caputo will connect with you isn't as exciting or personal as getting a private reading, but seeing her gift in action is sure to be a one-of-a-kind experience.

If all else fails, you can head to Caputo's hometown of Hicksville, New York and see if she'll give you a reading in the grocery store. She's been known to do that on several occasions.

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