How did 9/11 affect Theresa Caputo? Lifetime star embraced her role as 'soul medium' after tragic attack

In the Lifetime show, the reality star revealed that she began sensing numerous spirits after 9/11, leading to her acceptance of the role as a "soul medium"
Theresa Caputo recounts the impact of 9/11 on her life  (Lifetime)
Theresa Caputo recounts the impact of 9/11 on her life (Lifetime)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In 'Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits' Season 1, Theresa Caputo opened up to her fans about the profound impact of the 9/11 attack on her. During a reading for a woman who lost her father in the tragic event, Theresa acknowledged the mental challenges she faced in September 2001.

While Islamist suicide terrorist attacks claimed hundreds of lives, Theresa was grappling with her psychic abilities. She candidly confessed to a "mental struggle" while coming to terms with being a spirit reader.

In the Lifetime show, the reality star revealed that she began sensing numerous spirits after 9/11, leading to her acceptance of the role as a "soul medium."

Theresa emotionally shared, "That's when I accepted the fact that I'm the soul medium." Recalling the overwhelming experience of connecting with multiple souls simultaneously, her eyes welled up with tears.

Theresa first began sensing spirits at the tender age of 4, but it wasn't until her 20s that she fully developed and accepted these abilities.

Theresa Caputo also undertakes private readings  (Instagram/ @theresacaputo)
Theresa Caputo reveals how 9/11 effected her (Instagram/ @theresacaputo)

Theresa Caputo visits sites of 9/11 attacks to help families convey the message of dead ones

In 'Long Island Medium,' Theresa Caputo conducted a reading for a bunch of families who lost their loved ones in the 9/11 attack.

The TLC show dedicated an episode to this tragic event, where Theresa revisited the sites of the attacks and delivered messages of healing and heroism from the spirits of the departed.

"Theresa Caputo visits the sites of the horrific attacks and meets with families of the departed to deliver messages of healing and heroism from the spirits of their loved ones," NY Post reports about Theresa. 

The soul medium reportedly used her skill to "bring peace" to those who were personally impacted by the attacks. She met the families in the "shadow of the World Trade Center, steps from the Pentagon, and at the Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania."

Theresa Caputo did reading for families who lost loved ones in 9/11 (History)
Theresa Caputo did reading for families who lost loved ones in 9/11 (Lifetime)

Does Theresa Caputo's psychic skill grow stronger with each spirit reading?

Indeed, Theresa openly acknowledges that her gift of communicating with spirits continues to evolve daily. She admits, "Every time I channel 'Spirit,' I learn something new." Theresa possesses the ability to comprehend the emotions and experiences of individuals regarding their departed loved ones.

To help Theresa feel the connection, spirits find different ways to send the message. "That's why I say my gift is always learning, growing, and developing. I will never stop learning and growing from my gift," Huron Daily Tribune reports.

Theresa Caputo's gift of reading deads grows with each reading (History)
Theresa Caputo's gift of reading deads grows with each reading (Lifetime)

How much does it cost for a reading with Theresa Caputo?

Theresa's team assists people worldwide in connecting with her to schedule reading sessions. According to Theresa's website, the cost of these sessions ranges from $50 to $175, varying based on whether it's a personal or group reading. 

Interested individuals can reach out to Theresa by providing their name and other personal details.

Her website claims, "The people that have emailed, written in, or filled out the online form have been added to that list. Unfortunately being on this list does not guarantee an appointment."

Individuals selected to appear on 'Long Island Medium' are chosen from the waiting list based on various factors. These include factors such as location, availability, and the individual's comfort level with being on television.

Theresa Caputo Raising Spirits premiers January 25 (Instagram/ @theresacaputo)
Theresa Caputo's reading sessions cost around $50 to $175 (Instagram/ @theresacaputo)

Tune in to Lifetime every Thursday at 9 pm ET to watch new episodes of 'Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits' Season 1.

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