Effective strategies for building trust with clients from diverse backgrounds include actively listening to their concerns, demonstrating empathy and cultural sensitivity, acknowledging and respecting their cultural differences, involving them in the decision-making process, and consistently maintaining confidentiality. Additionally, fostering open communication and creating a safe space for clients to express themselves can help establish a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust. By creating a supportive and inclusive environment, counselors can help clients feel understood and valued, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of the counseling process.